Clifton climate
Hot summers and river weather call for a practical home plan
The city weather page lists average July highs and lows of 96 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit, August averages of 96 and 71, January averages of 56 and 33, and May precipitation of 4.29 inches. The page does not identify its normal period or station method.
Use those figures as planning material, then inspect cooling, shade, windows, roof, trees, drainage, flood exposure, backup power, indoor air, and the route to care after heavy rain or extreme heat.
Living through the seasons
Winters are the easier season. Summer heat deserves a closer look.
- Overall Comfort
- Moderate
2.1 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 98°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 112 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Poor
Hot · 98°F
Good
1.3 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 38°F / 4°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 25 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Good
Very Good
Good
2.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 65%
- Comfortable Months
- 5 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1768 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Fair
Fair
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.7 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 5.2 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
- Toughest Months
- Aug, Jul, Jun
- Heat Risk
- High
- Drought Risk
- Low
- Weather Volatility
- Strong
Good · 5.2 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Poor
4.2 / 5
Clifton in everyday life
Could Clifton work for you?
What may work well
- The city posts local seasonal planning figures.
- Parks and indoor civic places provide different weather options.
What to think about
- The weather page does not identify a normal period or station method.
- Heat, heavy rain, river water, cooling, and power need attention.
Choose Clifton for the whole year
Inspect heating and cooling
Review HVAC, insulation, windows, shade, roof, filters, humidity, and power.
Price flood resilience
Ask about drainage, gutters, flood coverage, river exposure, roof, trees, and safe routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair parks and river access with library, meals, calls, exercise, movies, and home activities.
Questions retirees ask
Is Clifton hot in summer?
The city page lists average July and August highs of 96 degrees Fahrenheit. Review cooling, shade, hydration, indoor air, power, and the exact home.
What should I ask about rain?
Ask about drainage, river exposure, gutters, water entry, insurance, roads, warnings, power, and the care route.
Clifton's climate choice depends on cooling, river and drainage planning, power, indoor options, and care routes that work through hot and wet weather.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk
- Open-Meteo Air Quality + Humidity Heuristic
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution, Weather Volatility
Checked 2026-07-01
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
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