Why visit Clay
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 18 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Clay
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clay
Clay is a city in northeastern Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Birmingham–Hoover–Cullman Combined Statistical Area in the north-central part of the state. Local government is run by a mayor and city council. As of the 2020 census, Clay had a population of 10,291.
From the Wikipedia article Clay, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes18
BBQ Stop
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.8 mi
6633 Old Springville Road, Clay
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 3.0 mi
2446 Old Springville Road Northeast, Birmingham
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Zaxby's
Fast food · Chicken · 3.1 mi
5881 Trussville Crossings Boulevard, Birmingham
Mo-Su 10:30-22:00
6 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship21
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Chalkville Elementary School
School · 4.1 mi
940 Chalkville School Rd, Birmingham
Healthcare2
Map of Clay
85 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 31°F | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 41°F | 5.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 48°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pinson (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2021-12-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-04-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Grayson Valley 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Pinson 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Trussville 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Center Point 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Argo 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Springville 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Moody 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Margaret 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Leeds 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Irondale 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- City Hall, Clay AL, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS065-E-431032 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS028-E-41561 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-78696 - View of Maryland, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-99172 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-144201 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-12695 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS028-E-44665 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-431034 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-22051 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-431033 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS037-E-25021 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-144202 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-240780 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-240779 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS037-E-25020 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-18445 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Hydrophlox chrosomus - Steven Wang - 594456752, Steven Wang, CC BY 4.0
- Hydrophlox chrosomus - Steven Wang - 594456739, Steven Wang, CC BY 4.0
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