Clifton, AZ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Clifton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Clifton.
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What is the weather usually like in Clifton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 101°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 17.0 inprecipitation per year · 432 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Clifton: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLIFTON, AZ US (USC00021849), adjusted for the elevation of Clifton.
Clifton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Clifton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 6:25 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:45 AM | 6:48 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:16 AM | 7:10 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 7:28 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| July | 5:18 AM | 7:28 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| August | 5:39 AM | 7:03 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 5:59 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:20 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Clifton?
Clifton has a hot semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 17.0 inches (432 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Clifton is March–April and October–November. At 3,478 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Clifton
What is the hottest month in Clifton?
July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Clifton?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Clifton?
About 17.0 inches (432 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Clifton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Clifton?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Clifton have?
Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).
What is the weather like in Clifton in November?
Highs average 70°F and lows 42°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Clifton?
Around 6:46 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:16 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Clifton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Clifton.
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