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Weather & Climate in Clayton, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Clayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 184.5 sq mi (477.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.7667°N, 1.8167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 106 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 39 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 90 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2011 | 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 46 km | 6 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 39 km | 4 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 25 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 39 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Clayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (2.6").