Clay, MS County has a humid subtropical climate, which means that the weather is warm year-round. Summers in Clay are generally hot and humid, with temperatures reaching highs of 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) or higher on many days. Winters in Clay are mild with temperatures rarely falling below freezing. The area receives an average annual rainfall of around 59 inches, which is evenly distributed throughout the year. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of, usually occurring in late winter and early spring months.
Clay County, Mississippi gets 56 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Clay County averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Clay County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Clay County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 56 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year