Clifford, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 36.8 °F (low) to 56.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 31.7 Inches. 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 | 14.9 °F | 29.3 °F | 2.15 in. |
| February | 14.9 °F | 32.0 °F | 1.69 in. |
| March | 22.9 °F | 41.6 °F | 1.78 in. |
| April | 33.3 °F | 55.1 °F | 3.19 in. |
| May | 44.3 °F | 67.3 °F | 3.32 in. |
| June | 54.4 °F | 77.3 °F | 3.13 in. |
| July | 58.4 °F | 81.0 °F | 3.44 in. |
| August | 57.4 °F | 79.0 °F | 2.86 in. |
| September | 50.0 °F | 73.1 °F | 2.92 in. |
| October | 40.2 °F | 60.0 °F | 2.78 in. |
| November | 29.9 °F | 46.3 °F | 2.48 in. |
| December | 21.5 °F | 34.6 °F | 1.94 in. |
| Annual | 36.8 °F | 56.4 °F | 31.68 in. |
| 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 : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |