Clayton, DE weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Clayton now
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Clayton weather by the hour
Clayton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Clayton.
This week in Clayton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Clayton
What is the weather usually like in Clayton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,209 mm
- 13.2 insnowfall per year · 34 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Clayton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DOVER, DE US (USC00072730), adjusted for the elevation of Clayton.
Clayton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Clayton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Clayton?
Clayton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Clayton is May–June and September–October. At 49 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Clayton
What is the hottest month in Clayton?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Clayton?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Clayton?
About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Clayton?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Clayton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Clayton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Clayton in November?
Highs average 58°F and lows 39°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Clayton?
Around 6:44 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:49 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Clayton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Clayton.
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