Clay County Climate
Clay County, Alabama
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
61.1°F
Annual Precip
59.7"
Annual Snowfall
1.6"
Extreme Heat Days
40
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
8a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
4,874
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Clay County
Climate Verdict
Clay County has a warm, averaging 61.1°F year-round, very wet conditions receiving 59.7 inches of precipitation annually, occasional hot days — 39.9 per year above 90°F, light snow averaging 1.6 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 43.0°F. summers are warm — July averages 78.3°F. The 35°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
The moderate temperatures support hiking, cycling, and camping comfortably in spring, summer, and fall.
Regional Context
Clay County closely matches the Alabama statewide average temperature of 63.2°F, it is somewhat wetter than average for Alabama, the county experiences 24.034741379310354 fewer extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Clay County Weather
Moderate temperatures and high rainfall
Clay County averages 61.1°F annually, placing it above the national median but cooler than much of the Deep South. The 59.7 inches of annual precipitation make it a particularly wet region nationally.
Cooler than the Alabama average
Clay's average temperature of 61.1°F is lower than the state average of 63.2°F. Its elevation and geographic position contribute to this slightly milder profile.
A middle ground for regional heat
Clay is warmer than neighboring Cleburne County (60.2°F) but significantly cooler than southern Clarke County (64.9°F). It experiences 40 extreme heat days, far fewer than the state's hotter southern regions.
Noticeable winters and wet summers
Residents see 1.6 inches of snow annually, which is high for Alabama. Summer averages stay a comfortable 76.9°F, while January dips to an average of 43.0°F.
Prepare for ice and rain
Given the 1.6 inches of snow and 59.7 inches of rain, winter weather supplies and heavy-duty roofing are important. The lower number of extreme heat days makes it ideal for outdoor recreation in the shoulder seasons.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.