Clifford, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from -0.9 °C (low) to 10.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 569 Millimeters. Clifford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -18.7 °C | -8.8 °C | 14.73 mm |
| February | -16.4 °C | -5.9 °C | 13.72 mm |
| March | -9.1 °C | 1.1 °C | 22.86 mm |
| April | -1 °C | 11.1 °C | 30.23 mm |
| May | 6.2 °C | 19.2 °C | 70.36 mm |
| June | 12.7 °C | 24.4 °C | 100.33 mm |
| July | 14.7 °C | 26.9 °C | 95.76 mm |
| August | 13 °C | 26.4 °C | 68.83 mm |
| September | 8 °C | 21.7 °C | 64.01 mm |
| October | 1.1 °C | 12.9 °C | 49.02 mm |
| November | -6.9 °C | 2.9 °C | 20.07 mm |
| December | -14.2 °C | -5.4 °C | 19.05 mm |
| Annual | -0.9 °C | 10.5 °C | 568.97 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |