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Clay, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Washington County County

1.0 /5.0
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22 Population 5/sq mi density
68°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 3,118 property/100K
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Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
Clay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation212 ft (65 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates30.3885°N, 96.3449°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportH H Coffield Regional (RCK)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.3 / 100
Community Resilience58.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 117 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 145 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 112 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 120 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 117 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 126 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 187 km
2020 Laura Category 4 283 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 209 km
2008 Ike Category 2 110 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 212 km
2005 Rita Category 3 216 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 206 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 207 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 185 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 204 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

426 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 19 fatalities, 183 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 32 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 86 km 2
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 88 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 62 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 49 km 0
Oct 14, 1957 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 33 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 5, 1950 EF3 24 km 0
May 3, 2019 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 24, 2019 EF2 33 km 0
Feb 20, 2017 EF2 99 km 0
Feb 20, 2017 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 90 km
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 52 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 58 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 43 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 75 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 70 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 70 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 71 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 71 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 88 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,796 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 57 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 71 km
2010 RX BURN C-61 WMA 3,103 76 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24 3,012 65 km
2011 CRAB PRAIRIE 2,933 63 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,832 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
April 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
May 74°F (24°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in

Clay has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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