Climate change in Clay County, Missouri
Since 1979, Clay County, Missouri has warmed 2.3°F, with 2 more days above 90°F, 1 more nights above 70°F and 12% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Miami County, KS's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.0°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.0°F
- Precipitation: −12%
- Wettest day of the year: +10%
- Longest dry spell: −3 days
- Days above 90°F: +2 days
- Nights above 70°F: +1 days
- Freezing nights: −9 days
- Frost-free season: +4 days
- Muggy days: +10 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +0.8°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +12 days
- Snowfall: −23%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −1 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.