Clay County Climate
Clay County, Missouri
Avg Annual Temp
54.5°F
Annual Precip
39.8"
Annual Snowfall
15.2"
Extreme Heat Days
38.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Clay County Weather
Classic four-season climate
Clay County averages 54.5°F annually, sitting right in the middle of the national climate distribution. This humid continental zone experiences distinct seasonal changes.
Typical Kansas City weather
The county is slightly cooler than the state average of 54.9°F. It represents the standard climate experience for the northern Kansas City metropolitan region.
Heavier snow than southern peers
Clay leads this group in snowfall with 15.2 inches, nearly three times the amount seen in Cedar County. It remains drier than the state average with 39.8 inches of annual rain.
Cold winters and hot peaks
Extreme heat hits for 38 days each year when temperatures exceed 90°F. Winter averages 31.4°F, which is notably colder than counties in southern Missouri.
Winterize for snow and ice
Winterize your home and vehicle to handle the 15.2 inches of annual snowfall. Summer planning should account for over five weeks of temperatures topping 90°F.
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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.