Clifton, IL experiences a humid continental climate. In the summer months, temperatures usually rise to the mid-80s with high humidity, while in the winter temperatures typically range from below freezing up to the mid-40s. The area receives moderate precipitation throughout the year with slightly higher amounts in the spring and summer months. Snowfall varies significantly from year to year depending on winter weather patterns, but it is usually light to moderate. This area of Illinois offers four distinct seasons and plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities throughout them all!
Clifton, Illinois gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Clifton averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in Clifton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Clifton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year