Local weather forecast

Weather in Clay City, KY

Updated 2026-08-11 13:00 local time · ZIP codes 40312

Partly cloudy
Now87°F

Partly cloudy

High / Low97° / 74°
Rain chance5%
Wind11 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:45AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Bath, Estill, Menifee, Montgomery and Powell. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of systems are expected to traverse the area, each bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms which may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPartly cloudy87°3% rain
2 PMSunny97°2% rain
3 PMSunny97°2% rain
4 PMSunny97°2% rain
5 PMSunny96°1% rain
6 PMSunny93°1% rain
7 PMSunny91°2% rain
8 PMSunny87°2% rain
9 PMClear85°3% rain
10 PMClear83°3% rain
11 PMClear82°6% rain
12 AMPatchy rain nearby73°21% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
97° 74°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Moderate or heavy rain shower
94° 64°Moderate or heavy rain shower
Rain 80%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Patchy rain nearby
90° 66°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 79%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like92°F
Humidity70%
Pressure30.10 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind11 mph WSW
Wind gusts13 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:47 AM
Sunset08:34 PM
Moonrise04:50 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 21%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 92°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

87°F, 2% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 32 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 87°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 21%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Clay City weather today

Partly cloudy and 87°F in Clay City, KY. Today's high is 97°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 13 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 30.10 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Clay City

Sunrise is at 06:47 AM and sunset is at 08:34 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Moderate or heavy rain shower with a high near 94°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 80%.

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