Clayton (NM) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Clayton, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in July to -6°C (21°F) in December.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Clayton tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 408 mm (16 in) of rain/snow per year. Clayton can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 81 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 6.5 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation 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

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in August to 5 m/s (10 knots) in April and May. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)