Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Baker City Muni, OR Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 9.1"
- Annual precip
- 113d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Baker City Muni
Baker City Muni, Oregon averages 48°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 9.1"
- annual precipitation
- 113 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
9.1"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Baker City Muni) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Baker City Muni area.
How Baker City Muni compares to every U.S. city
Baker City Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Baker City Muni
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Baker City Muni, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8" | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5" | 7.9 | 0.3 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1" | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 11.4 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4" | 0.3 | 11.3 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4" | 7.3 | 2.4 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
10.5 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
8.5 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
10.2 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
9.7 days with precipitation
May 1.5"
10.3 days with precipitation
June 1.1"
8.1 days with precipitation
July 0.6"
3.6 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
3.1 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
3.6 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
6.4 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
9.1 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
10.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
113 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,655
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
324
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79% | 6.3 | 33% | 39% |
| February | 71% | 7.2 | 39% | 30% |
| March | 63% | 8.0 | 37% | 26% |
| April | 58% | 8.2 | 45% | 19% |
| May | 60% | 7.3 | 45% | 18% |
| June | 54% | 6.7 | 64% | 8% |
| July | 47% | 6.0 | 73% | 4% |
| August | 52% | 5.8 | 69% | 5% |
| September | 58% | 5.6 | 62% | 10% |
| October | 69% | 6.0 | 46% | 25% |
| November | 78% | 6.4 | 39% | 34% |
| December | 80% | 6.3 | 32% | 39% |
What Baker City Muni's climate means for you
Baker City Muni runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 113 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,655 heating and 324 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: Baker City Muni, OR
Baker City Muni, Oregon runs an annual average of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 33°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00024130, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Baker City Muni averages 9.1 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 113 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 25 and the first fall freeze near September 15. As for energy demand, 6,655 heating degree days and 324 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Baker City Muni scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Baker City Muni, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Baker City Muni, Oregon is 48°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Baker City Muni get? ▼
Baker City Muni receives 9.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Baker City Muni? ▼
Baker City Muni has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Baker City Muni? ▼
Baker City Muni has approximately 113 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 25 and the first fall freeze around September 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Baker City Muni? ▼
Baker City Muni has 6,655 heating degree days and 324 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 Baker City Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024130 near Baker City Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024130. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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