Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Clay Ctr, NE Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 29.8"
- Annual precip
- 184d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Clay Ctr
Clay Ctr, Nebraska averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 29.8"
- annual precipitation · 19" snow
- 184 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
29.8"
Annual Snow
18.5"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
29.8"
Plus 18.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Clay Ctr) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Clay Ctr area.
How Clay Ctr compares to every U.S. city
Clay Ctr's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Clay Ctr
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Clay Ctr captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6" | 4.5" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8" | 5.9" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3" | 1.5" | 22.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6" | 1.4" | 8.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.8 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.0 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.4 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 3.9 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4" | 0.4" | 6.3 | 0.4 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4" | 1.5" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.0" | 3.3" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 4.5"
2.9 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 5.9"
3.7 days with precipitation
March 1.3"
Snow: 1.5"
5.1 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
Snow: 1.4"
7.0 days with precipitation
May 5.3"
9.7 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
7.9 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
8.1 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
7.4 days with precipitation
September 2.3"
6.0 days with precipitation
October 2.4"
Snow: 0.4"
5.1 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
Snow: 1.5"
3.6 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
Snow: 3.3"
3.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
184 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,934
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,096
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Clay Ctr's climate means for you
Clay Ctr runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 184 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,934 heating and 1,096 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Clay Ctr, NE
An annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 41°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Clay Ctr, Nebraska. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00251684 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Clay Ctr receives roughly 29.8 inches of precipitation each year, with 18.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 184 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 20. For energy use, 5,934 heating degree days and 1,096 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Clay Ctr scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Clay Ctr, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Clay Ctr, Nebraska is 52°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Clay Ctr get? ▼
Clay Ctr receives 29.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 18.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Clay Ctr? ▼
Clay Ctr has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Clay Ctr? ▼
Clay Ctr has approximately 184 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 19 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Clay Ctr? ▼
Clay Ctr has 5,934 heating degree days and 1,096 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Clay Ctr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00251684 near Clay Ctr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00251684. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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