Clay, KY County has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers in the area are generally warm and sunny, with occasional thunderstorms. Winters are cold but usually milder than other areas of Kentucky, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Spring and autumn both bring cool, pleasant weather with lots of sunshine. Overall, Clay, KY County enjoys a moderate climate that offers many outdoor activities throughout the year.
Clay County, Kentucky gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Clay County averages 10 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 170 sunny days per year in Clay County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Clay County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10 inches of snow a year