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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
66°
Clear
Feels 68° · Wind 2 mph · Humidity 75%
AmericanNOAA GFS
66°
Clear
Feels 68° · Wind 3 mph · Humidity 81%
EuropeanECMWF
67°
Mainly clear
Feels 67° · Wind 4 mph · Humidity 70%

Latest for Clifton: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 66° Clear · American (NOAA GFS): 66° Clear · European (ECMWF): 67° Mainly clear.

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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-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.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

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°

Which forecast is most accurate in Clifton?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
90
/100rank #1
93±0.7°F97±1.0 mph8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
66
/100rank #2
75±2.5°F93±2.3 mph3665% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Clifton (CheckWeather Score 90/100), ahead of the American at 66. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Clifton?
July is typically the warmest month in Clifton, with average highs around 86°F.
How cold does Clifton get?
The coldest month in Clifton is February, when overnight lows average about 28°F.
How much rain does Clifton get?
Clifton sees roughly 54 in of precipitation a year, with April usually the wettest month.

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