Clifton, Kansas has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.7 °F (low) to 65.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 30.8 Inches. Clifton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.8 °F | 38.4 °F | 0.67 in. |
| February | 21.3 °F | 43.2 °F | 0.96 in. |
| March | 31.2 °F | 55.0 °F | 1.84 in. |
| April | 41.1 °F | 65.1 °F | 2.74 in. |
| May | 52.6 °F | 74.8 °F | 4.64 in. |
| June | 62.9 °F | 85.1 °F | 4.28 in. |
| July | 67.5 °F | 89.9 °F | 4.39 in. |
| August | 65.5 °F | 87.8 °F | 3.67 in. |
| September | 56.2 °F | 80.5 °F | 3.14 in. |
| October | 43.6 °F | 68.1 °F | 2.2 in. |
| November | 31.2 °F | 53.4 °F | 1.25 in. |
| December | 21.9 °F | 41.5 °F | 1.0 in. |
| Annual | 42.7 °F | 65.2 °F | 30.78 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |