The climate in Clayton, SD is typically mild and pleasant. The area experiences four distinct seasons, with warm summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature is around 75°F (24°C) with lows dropping to the mid-50s (12°C). Winters are usually cold, with temperatures in the mid-20s (-4°C), although temperatures can drop well below zero during extreme cold snaps. Average annual precipitation is just over 30 inches (76 cm), which falls evenly throughout the year. Snowfall varies from year to year, but typically averages between 15-20 inches (38-51 cm).
Clayton, South Dakota gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Clayton averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Clayton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Clayton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 80 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year