Clifton Falls
About
Clifton Falls is a waterfall in Cayuga County, New York, about a mile from the village of Aurora. The falls sit at roughly 490 feet above sea level. Summer and early fall bring the mildest weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 61°F, and September highs around 72°F. Winter is cold and snowy, with January highs near 31°F and about eight snow days in a typical month. A visit pairs easily with Cayuga Lake, about 3 miles away, which offers lake fishing. Aurora, the closest town, is the natural base for a stop at the falls.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
492 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Clifton Falls
New York
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–80°F and lows of 47–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Aurora Rsch Farm, NY weather station, 1.6 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan31° high17° low8 days with snow
- Feb33° high17° low7 days with snow
- Mar41° high24° low5 days with snow
- Apr54° high35° low1 days with snow
- May67° high47° low
- Jun76° high56° low
- Jul80° high61° low
- Aug79° high59° low
- Sep72° high52° low
- Oct59° high42° low
- Nov47° high33° low2 days with snow
- Dec37° high24° low5 days with snow
Nearby
- Cayuga LakeLake fishing3.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
