Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Alkali Lake, OR Climate
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- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 11.3"
- Annual precip
- 96d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Alkali Lake
Alkali Lake, Oregon averages 47°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 11.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 96 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
11.3"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Alkali Lake) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Alkali Lake area.
How Alkali Lake compares to every U.S. city
Alkali Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Alkali Lake
MethodologyAlkali Lake's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6" | 13.3 | 0.8 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0" | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4" | 0.1 | 16.0 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3" | 0.5 | 13.1 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5" | 8.0 | 2.0 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.3"
February 1.0"
March 1.1"
April 1.1"
May 1.6"
June 1.0"
July 0.4"
August 0.3"
September 0.5"
October 0.9"
November 0.8"
December 1.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
96 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,939
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
283
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Alkali Lake's climate means for you
Alkali Lake runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 96 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,939 heating and 283 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Alkali Lake, OR
Based on station USC00350118 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Alkali Lake, Oregon averages 47°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Alkali Lake averages 11.3 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 96 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 10 and the first fall freeze near September 14. As for energy demand, 6,939 heating degree days and 283 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Alkali Lake scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Alkali Lake, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Alkali Lake, Oregon is 47°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Alkali Lake get? ▼
Alkali Lake receives 11.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Alkali Lake? ▼
Alkali Lake has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Alkali Lake? ▼
Alkali Lake has approximately 96 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 10 and the first fall freeze around September 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Alkali Lake? ▼
Alkali Lake has 6,939 heating degree days and 283 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Alkali Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00350118 near Alkali Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00350118. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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