NWS, American, European side by side around Clifton and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Clifton, NJ is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 86°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 28°F), with roughly 54 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Clifton right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Clifton climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
44°
30°
Feb
46°
28°
Mar
51°
34°
Apr
63°
43°
May
72°
51°
Jun
81°
61°
Jul
86°
68°
Aug
82°
65°
Sep
76°
59°
Oct
68°
49°
Nov
55°
38°
Dec
45°
31°
Common questions
What's the weather in Clifton today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Clifton today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Clifton today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Clifton and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Clifton?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Clifton forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Clifton?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Clifton, with average highs around 86°F.
How cold does Clifton get?
The coldest month in Clifton is Feb, when overnight lows average about 28°F.
How much rain does Clifton get?
Clifton sees roughly 54 in of precipitation a year, with Apr usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.