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Clay, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Clay County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
485
Population
866/sq mi density
$58,800
Home Value
$110,503 Zillow
$668
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
453
Violent Crime/100K
4,219 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
453 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Clay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 17.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 866/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4615°N, 81.0849°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Clay has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.1").