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Clifton, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Manassas Park city County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
321
Population
1,284/sq mi density
$228,750
Median Income
$78,628 per capita
$1,039,500
Home Value
$994,825 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
132
Violent Crime/100K
915 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$228,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$1,039,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Clifton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 199 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7801°N, 77.3860°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Manassas Park city County |
| Nearest Airport | Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (MNZ) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Clifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.6").