Clifton (NJ) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Clifton is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Clifton, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Clifton experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1296 mm of precipitation annually. Clifton experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 136 mm in June, the wettest month, and 80 mm in November, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Clifton can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 4°C in February to 23°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Clifton.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 68%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s in May, June, July, August, September and October to 7 m/s in March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Clifton in the United States of America
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 136 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 80 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 271 hours of sunshine.
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