Clifton, CO 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.
This week in Clifton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Clifton
What is the weather usually like in Clifton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 8.9 inprecipitation per year · 226 mm
- 12.6 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Clifton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAND JUNCTION 6ESE, CO US (USC00053489), adjusted for the elevation of Clifton.
Clifton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Clifton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Clifton?
Clifton has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 8.9 inches (226 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Clifton is May–June and September–October. At 4,724 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Clifton?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Clifton?
About 8.9 inches (226 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Clifton?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Clifton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Clifton have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Clifton in November?
Highs average 52°F and lows 30°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Clifton?
Around 6:55 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:01 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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