Clayton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
17,282
Population
6,885/sq mi density
$128,898
Median Income
$75,049 per capita
$799,200
Home Value
$887,161 Zillow
$1,648
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
103
Violent Crime/100K
800 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$128,898 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$799,200 home value, $1,648/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Clayton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,885/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6426°N, 90.3237°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Lambert International (STL) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Clayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").