Clifton, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Meigs County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
392
Population
1,508/sq mi density
$210,700
Home Value
$104,183 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Clifton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 17.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 580 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,508/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0042°N, 82.0392°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Meigs County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Clifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").