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Weather & Climate in Clifton, ID

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Clifton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 4,847 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,847 ft (1,477 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density337/sq mi
Coordinates42.1873°N, 112.0046°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportBrigham City Regional (BMC)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"
66% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience24.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,258 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 106 km 8 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 96 km 1 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 69 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 64 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 92 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 105 km 5 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 99 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 64 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 66 km 8 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 67 km 10 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 61 km 8 km
Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 142 km 9 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 63 km 10 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 66 km 6 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 96 km 5 km
Feb 3, 1994 0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 107 km 5 km
Nov 10, 1992 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.4 111 km 10 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 103 km 5 km
Feb 3, 1994 13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 93 km 5 km
Feb 3, 1994 2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 104 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

48 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 17, 1990 EF2 95 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 1999 EF1 99 km 2.5 mi 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 99 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 11, 1993 EF1 60 km 10.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 24 km 0.2 mi 0
May 29, 1987 EF1 26 km 0.2 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 35 km 0.5 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 28 km 5.0 mi 0
Aug 18, 1983 EF1 59 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 15 km 1.2 mi 0
Jul 17, 1981 EF1 84 km 0.8 mi 0
May 6, 1981 EF1 35 km 0.5 mi 0
May 26, 1964 EF1 93 km 0.5 mi 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 70 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF0 56 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 63 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 31, 2016 EF0 66 km 1.7 mi 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 56 km 1.0 mi 0
May 3, 2009 EF0 87 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 5, 2007 EF0 75 km 7.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1909 UTAH Earthquake 3.6 m — 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 126 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 150 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLACK PINE 2 (69,897 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 BLACK PINE 2 69,897 98 km
2017 POWERLINE 54,378 75 km
2006 STONE 2 50,677 63 km
2001 UNNAMED 38,647 85 km
1994 ELEVATOR 31,854 37 km
2013 STATE 31,011 33 km
2016 BROAD MOUTH 21,009 43 km
2000 FISHER SPRINGS 17,428 83 km
2000 EAST FALL CREEK 17,131 93 km
1996 GOLDEN SPIKE 16,186 84 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 24 km
2018 GORING 14,538 47 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 81 km
2007 COW CANYON 13,447 73 km
2017 WILDCAT 13,100 95 km
1992 MEADOW DIVIDE 12,968 67 km
1998 EAGLE TWO 12,809 85 km
2010 ROOSTER ROCK 12,666 86 km
2000 TAYLOR 12,633 49 km
1988 METCALF 11,946 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.6 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.4 in
March 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
September 56°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Clifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (1.1").

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