Clayton, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Clayton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Clayton.
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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 · 16°F average low
- 39.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,000 mm
- 13.5 insnowfall per year · 34 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Clayton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GOLDEN, IL US (USC00113530), adjusted for the elevation of Clayton.
Clayton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Clayton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Clayton?
Clayton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Clayton is May–June and August–September. 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 (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Clayton?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Clayton?
About 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
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 August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Clayton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Clayton in November?
Highs average 51°F and lows 32°F, with about 2.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Clayton?
Around 6:47 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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