Clifford, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 2.7 °C (low) to 13.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 804.7 Millimeters. Clifford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.5 °C | -1.5 °C | 54.61 mm |
| February | -9.5 °C | 0 °C | 42.93 mm |
| March | -5.1 °C | 5.3 °C | 45.21 mm |
| April | 0.7 °C | 12.8 °C | 81.03 mm |
| May | 6.8 °C | 19.6 °C | 84.33 mm |
| June | 12.4 °C | 25.2 °C | 79.5 mm |
| July | 14.7 °C | 27.2 °C | 87.38 mm |
| August | 14.1 °C | 26.1 °C | 72.64 mm |
| September | 10 °C | 22.8 °C | 74.17 mm |
| October | 4.6 °C | 15.6 °C | 70.61 mm |
| November | -1.2 °C | 7.9 °C | 62.99 mm |
| December | -5.8 °C | 1.4 °C | 49.28 mm |
| Annual | 2.7 °C | 13.5 °C | 804.68 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |