Clay, Alabama Weather
Clay, Alabama — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Clay, Jefferson County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Clay.
About Clay, Alabama
Clay unfolds across a landscape shaped by the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where dense stands of pine and oak climb the slopes and give way to open fields. It lies 5.7 miles north of Trussville, AL (from Trussville, AL: bearing 5°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-east of Center Point. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of the woods after a rain, a fragrance that clings to the skin and the senses. Streams, clear and cool, meander through the terrain, often widening into quiet pools before continuing their journey. The land itself feels sturdy, unpretentious, a place where the natural world still holds a quiet dominance. The story of Clay is deeply intertwined with the mineral wealth that once defined this region. Decades of coal mining left their mark, shaping not only the topography but the very character of its people, fostering a resilient, hardworking spirit. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, a legacy of industry persists in the businesses that serve the surrounding communities, providing essential goods and services. The local economy, now more diverse, draws strength from its proximity to larger urban centers while retaining a distinct, self-sufficient feel. There's a quiet pride in Clay, a sense of belonging that comes from shared history and a deep connection to the land.
Live animated radar for Clay and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Clay, Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33.702601°N, 86.59971°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 35126, 35048, 35173 |
| Area Code | 205, 256 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Clay, Alabama Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clay, Alabama, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Clay includes coordinates 33.702601°N, 86.599710°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 35126, 35048, 35173. Telephone area code: 205, 256. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
