Clay, CA Climate


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The climate of Clay, CA is mild and temperate. During the summer months, temperatures can range from the low 70s to the mid 80s, while in the winter months temperatures range from the mid 40s to mid 50s. Rainfall is generally moderate throughout the year, with total annual precipitation averaging about 22 inches per year. Despite its location near the Pacific Ocean, Clay experiences very little humidity and rarely sees snowfall during winter. The area enjoys around 300 days of sunshine year-round, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities and a great spot for vacationing families.

Clay, California gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Clay averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 265 sunny days per year in Clay. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Clay gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 61 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 39
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Clay is 8.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.4 Summer - 7.2 Winter
May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Clay, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateClay, CaliforniaUnited States
  19.3 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  60.6 days106.2 days
  265 days205 days
  92.4°85.8°
  39.3°21.7°
  8.37
  5.24.3
  105 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Clay with an average high temperature of 92.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Clay, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Clay are October, May and April.
In Clay, there are 69.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Clay with an average of 38.8°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In Clay, there are 12.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.
In Clay, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
Humidity in Clay is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
January is the wettest month in Clay with 3.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 52% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.3 inches in Clay means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
January is the rainiest month in Clay with 10.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.1 rainy days. There are 60.6 rainy days annually in Clay, which is about average compared to other places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 48% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Clay, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Clay.
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