Climate Insights for Clifton Forge

The climate in Clifton Forge is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1139mm of precipitation falls per year. Clifton Forge receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Clifton Forge is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 51cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Clifton Forge vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Clifton Forge is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1139mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 120mm of rainfall. February and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 73mm. That's 47mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 51cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.

Clifton Forge is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Clifton Forge, which began on March 20, 2026. Clifton Forge is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The best time to visit Clifton Forge is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 82mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Clifton Forge based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.