Clayton (NM) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Clayton is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Clayton, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Clayton tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 408 mm of rain/snow per year. Clayton can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 81 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 6.5 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Clayton Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Clayton.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 58%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 44%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s in August to 5 m/s in April and May.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
partly cloudy and no rain partly cloudy and no rain almost clear and no rainForecast for Clayton (NM)
9 m/s
5 m/s
7 m/s
The best time of year to visit Clayton in the United States of America
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
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