Clifton, KS has a typical midwestern climate, with warm summers and cold winters. Temperatures in the summer months range from 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while temperatures in the winter months range from 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The area typically receives an average of 30 inches of snowfall each year, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like skiing and snowshoeing during the cold winter months. Precipitation is also plentiful throughout the year, averaging 35 inches per year. The area experiences four distinct seasons with plenty of sunshine and moderate humidity levels for most of the year.
Clifton, Kansas gets 30 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Clifton averages 16 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 229 sunny days per year in Clifton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Clifton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 76 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 30 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 16 inches of snow a year