Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Arlington, OR Climate
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- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 9.3"
- Annual precip
- 198d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Arlington
Arlington, Oregon averages 54°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 48/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 9.3"
- annual precipitation · 5" snow
- 198 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
9.3"
Annual Snow
5.3"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.3"
Plus 5.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Arlington) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Arlington area.
How Arlington compares to every U.S. city
Arlington's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
48 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Arlington
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Arlington's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5" | 2.0" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0" | 1.2" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8" | 0.2" | 8.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.8 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.0 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.3 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8" | 0.1" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1" | 0.4" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7" | 1.4" | 17.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.5"
Snow: 2.0"
11.2 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
Snow: 1.2"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 0.2"
8.5 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
6.1 days with precipitation
May 0.8"
6.5 days with precipitation
June 0.5"
3.5 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
1.0 days with precipitation
August 0.1"
1.7 days with precipitation
September 0.3"
2.5 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
Snow: 0.1"
6.8 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
Snow: 0.4"
9.7 days with precipitation
December 1.7"
Snow: 1.4"
11.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
198 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,820
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
970
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Arlington's climate means for you
Arlington runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 198 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,820 heating and 970 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: Arlington, OR
Based on station USC00350265 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Arlington, Oregon averages 54°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January 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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Arlington should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 9.3 inches, with 5.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 198 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 6 and the first fall freeze near October 21. And on the energy front, 4,820 heating degree days and 970 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Arlington scores 48/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Arlington, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Arlington, Oregon is 54°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Arlington get? ▼
Arlington receives 9.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 5.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Arlington? ▼
Arlington has a climate comfort score of 48/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Arlington? ▼
Arlington has approximately 198 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 6 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Arlington? ▼
Arlington has 4,820 heating degree days and 970 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 Arlington climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00350265 near Arlington.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00350265. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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