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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Butler County, KS

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Clay Center, Kansas

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Clay Center, KS please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Clay Center, KS

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Clay Center, KS, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Clay Center, Kansas

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Butler County, Kansas

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Climate Summary for Clay Center, KS

Location

Clay Center is located in Clay County, Kansas, in the Great Plains region of the United States.

Köppen Climate Classification

Dfa (Hot Summer Continental Climate)

Average Annual Temperature

53.5°F (11.9°C)

Average Annual Precipitation

33.39 inches (848.1 mm)

Average Annual Snowfall

21.4 inches (54.4 cm)

Climate Overview

    •   Clay Center has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters.
    •   The hottest month is July, with an average high temperature of 89.2°F (31.8°C).
    •   The coldest month is January, with an average low temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).
    •   The average annual precipitation is 33.39 inches (848.1 mm), which is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year.
    •   The average annual snowfall is 21.4 inches (54.4 cm).
    •   Clay Center is located in Tornado Alley, and severe thunderstorms and tornadoes can occur during the spring and summer months.

Climate Extremes

    •   The highest temperature ever recorded in Clay Center was 118°F (47.8°C) on July 14, 1936.
    •   The lowest temperature ever recorded in Clay Center was -34°F (-36.7°C) on February 13, 1899.
    •   The wettest year on record in Clay Center was 1993, with 52.46 inches (1,332.5 mm) of precipitation.
    •   The driest year on record in Clay Center was 1956, with 14.03 inches (356.4 mm) of precipitation.

Climate Change

    •   The climate of Clay Center is changing, as it is in many parts of the world.
    •   The average annual temperature in Clay Center has increased by about 1.5°F (0.8°C) since the late 19th century.
    •   The average annual precipitation has also increased slightly, by about 2 inches (51 mm) since the late 19th century.
    •   The number of days with extreme heat (temperatures above 90°F or 32.2°C) has also increased in recent decades.
    •   Climate change is expected to continue to impact the climate of Clay Center in the coming decades.
    •   The average annual temperature is projected to increase by another 2-4°F (1.1-2.2°C) by the end of the century.
    •   The average annual precipitation is also projected to increase slightly, by about 1-2 inches (25-51 mm) by the end of the century.
    •   The number of days with extreme heat is also projected to increase.

The climate of Clay Center is expected to continue to change in the coming decades, and these changes are likely to have a significant impact on the environment, economy, and society of the region.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Clay Center is situated in the Smoky Hills region, known for its unique geology featuring chalky bluffs and rolling hills.

    •   The Smoky Hill River flows through the city, providing a habitat for diverse aquatic life, including paddlefish and sturgeon.

    •   The Konza Prairie Research Natural Area, located nearby, is a protected remnant of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, home to a wide range of plants and animals.

Science

    •   The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, located in Clay Center, houses the papers and artifacts of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who spent his boyhood in the city.

    •   The Sternberg Museum of Natural History, also in Clay Center, features exhibits on paleontology, geology, and natural history, including the world's largest collection of mosasaur fossils.

Personalities

    •   George Sternberg, a renowned paleontologist, was born in Clay Center and made significant contributions to the study of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.

    •   Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, grew up in Clay Center and attended school there.

Tourist Attractions
1.Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum**

2.Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site**

3.Clay Center Opera House**

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