Clay, Indiana Weather
Clay, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Clay, Clay County.
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About Clay, Indiana
Clay rests in a landscape of rolling hills, a gentle topography that hints at the ancient forces that shaped it. It lies 16.0 miles east-south-east of Terre Haute, IN (from Terre Haute, IN: bearing 115°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-north-west of Clay City. The land here is a rich, loamy earth, often dark and fertile, a promise of growth and sustenance. Creeks and small rivers, like the gentle sigh of the Wabash, thread their way through the fields and woodlands, their banks often softened by reeds and willows, catching the diffused sunlight of Indiana. The air, especially in the quiet of dawn or the hushed glow of dusk, carries the scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, a comforting, earthy perfume. The character of Clay is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered seasons and eras with an enduring, unassuming grace. The history of Clay is deeply entwined with the earth itself, particularly with the rich veins of coal that once powered industry and shaped its early economy. For generations, mining was the lifeblood of Clay County, its legacy etched into the very contours of the land and the memories of its people. While the intensity of that era has softened, the spirit of hard work and resourcefulness remains, now often channeled into agriculture and small businesses that serve the surrounding countryside. The distinctive red clay, a hallmark of the region, lends its name and character to Clay, its color appearing in the soil, the bricks of older buildings, and even, some say, in the very spirit of its inhabitants. Local traditions, often tied to harvest times or community gatherings, maintain a connection to the land and to each other, a quiet affirmation of belonging.
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| Location | Clay, Clay County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 39.368622°N, 87.142289°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 47846, 47841, 47803 |
| Area Code | 765 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Clay, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clay, Indiana, 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 39.368622°N, 87.142289°W, situated in Clay County. ZIP code 47846, 47841, 47803. Telephone area code: 765. 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.
