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Clifford, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Traill County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
56
Population
400/sq mi density
$86,250
Median Income
$45,839 per capita
$77,500
Home Value
$254,826 Zillow
39°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Clifford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3482°N, 97.4101°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Traill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Clifford has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").