Clayton, NM 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 · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 16.1 inprecipitation per year · 409 mm
- 22.3 insnowfall per year · 57 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 CLAYTON MUNI AIR PK, NM US (USW00023051), adjusted for the elevation of Clayton.
Clayton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Clayton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Clayton?
Clayton has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 16.1 inches (409 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Clayton is May–June and August–September. At 5,056 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Clayton?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Clayton?
About 16.1 inches (409 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Clayton?
Yes, about 22 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?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Clayton in November?
Highs average 57°F and lows 29°F, with about 0.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Clayton?
Around 6:28 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 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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