Clay Center, NE has a humid continental climate with cold winters and hot, humid summers. Average temperatures in the winter range from highs in the 20s (Fahrenheit) to lows below 0 degrees. Summers tend to be hot and humid with temperatures ranging from highs in the 80s to lows in the 50s. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with the most rain occurring in June and July. Snowfall is usually quite light during the winter months, although occasional storms can bring several inches of snow at a time.
Clay Center, Nebraska gets 28 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Clay Center averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 222 sunny days per year in Clay Center. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Clay Center gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 67 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 28 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year