Clayton, New York Weather
Clayton, New York — 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 Clayton, Jefferson County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Clayton.
About Clayton, New York
Clayton rests where the vast expanse of Lake Ontario begins to yield to the St. Lawrence River, a place where the land gently rolls towards the water's edge, its fields often gilded by the low, warm light of late afternoon. It lies 72.9 miles north of Clay, NY (from Clay, NY: bearing 3°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-west of Point Vivian. The air here carries the clean, mineral tang of fresh water, a constant reminder of the immense, fluid presence that defines this locale. Groves of sturdy oaks and maples stand sentinel over rolling farmland, their leaves whispering secrets of seasons past on the prevailing breeze. The character of Clayton is one of quiet repose, a place where the rhythm of the day is dictated more by the sun's arc and the changing moods of the water than by the clamor of distant cities. The very soul of Clayton is inextricably linked to the mighty St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes system, a heritage etched into its founding and the very fabric of its existence. For generations, the bounty of these waters – the shimmering walleye, the elusive salmon – has been the lifeblood of its economy, supporting a vibrant fishing industry and a thriving tourism trade drawn to its renowned fishing grounds and scenic beauty. Historic boat houses, weathered by countless storms, stand as stoic witnesses to this maritime past, while modern marinas hum with the activity of pleasure craft, a testament to the enduring allure of the river. The town itself, with its well-preserved Victorian architecture and friendly, unhurried pace, invites contemplation, a place where one can easily imagine the quiet industry of its early settlers, their lives as intertwined with the ebb and flow of the water as the very land beneath their feet.
Live animated radar for Clayton 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 | Clayton, Jefferson County, New York |
| Coordinates | 44.239491°N, 76.085776°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 13624 |
| Area Code | 315 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Clayton, New York Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clayton, New York, 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 Clayton includes coordinates 44.239491°N, 76.085776°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 13624. Telephone area code: 315. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
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.
