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Clifton, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Mesa County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,746
Population
3,302/sq mi density
$54,301
Median Income
$25,775 per capita
$234,200
Home Value
$325,130 Zillow
$1,035
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
477
Violent Crime/100K
4,219 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,301 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$234,200 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
477 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Clifton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in |
Clifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.6").