Clifton, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Mesa County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,746
Population
3,302/sq mi density
$54,301
Median Income
$25,775 per capita
$234,200
Home Value
$333,082 Zillow
$1,035
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$54,301 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$234,200 home value, $1,035/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Clifton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. The area receives 17.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,664 ft (1,422 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0767°N, 108.4605°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Mesa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Junction Regional (GJT) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 58.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0508 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in |
Clifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.4").