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Clay, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · St. Clair County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
10,288
Population
912/sq mi density
$86,163
Median Income
$33,528 per capita
$198,400
Home Value
$248,695 Zillow
$1,373
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
95
Violent Crime/100K
905 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$86,163 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,400 home value, $1,373/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Clay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 969 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 912/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6966°N, 86.6082°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Clair County County |
| Nearest Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 29.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in |
Clay has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.3").