Clayton weather
At 12:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 11°C (52°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Clayton sits 104 m (341 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Clayton, North Carolina, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Clayton weather
Is it raining in Clayton right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 11° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Clayton this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–27° and lows of 8–17°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Clayton lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Clayton?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Clayton weather by month
When is the best time to visit Clayton?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Clayton is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (49°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Clayton?
August is the wettest month, with about 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 71 mm (2.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Clayton?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 21°C (71°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (49°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F).
Does Clayton have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 138 mm (5.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months