Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Clayton Municipal Airpark (KCAO)

Lat: 36.45°NLon: 103.15°WElev: 4971ft.

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed S 18 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 2 Aug 3:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Clayton NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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Point Forecast:
Clayton NM
 36.44°N 103.15°W (Elev. 4990 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Aug 2, 2026
4pm MDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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