Clifton, NJ has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in the summer months range from the mid-70's to the mid-80's Fahrenheit while in the winter months average temperatures range from just above freezing to the mid-40's Fahrenheit. On average, Clifton receives around 4 inches of rainfall per month throughout much of the year and around 2 inches of snowfall during the winter months. Clifton enjoys moderate breezes throughout much of the year which help to reduce humidity levels.
Clifton, New Jersey gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Clifton averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Clifton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Clifton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 123 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 21
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year