Clay County Climate
Clay County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
54.3°F
Annual Precip
31.3"
Annual Snowfall
10.7"
Extreme Heat Days
54.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Clay County Weather
The Heart of the Heartland
Clay County’s average temperature of 54.3°F aligns almost perfectly with the national median. It receives 31.3 inches of annual precipitation, which is typical for the Great Plains.
Typical Kansas Weather Patterns
The county’s 54.3°F average is nearly identical to the Kansas state average of 54.8°F. Its 31.3 inches of rain also matches the state average of 30.3 inches very closely.
Warmer and Drier Than Cloud
Clay is slightly warmer than its neighbor, Cloud County, and sees about 7 inches less snow annually. It faces 54 days of extreme heat, compared to 48 in Cloud.
Cold Januaries and Hot Julys
The climate features sharp extremes, with July averaging 79.8°F and January dropping to 28.3°F. It records 10.7 inches of snow during the cold 30.8°F winter months.
Versatile Wardrobes for Big Swings
Residents need gear for both 10.7 inches of snow and 54 days of extreme heat. Quality attic insulation is recommended to handle the 50-degree swing between summer and winter averages.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.