Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg 2 stations
Bend, OR Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 10.6"
- Annual precip
- 106d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bend
Bend, Oregon averages 48°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 10.6"
- annual precipitation · 22" snow
- 106 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
61°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
10.6"
Annual Snow
21.6"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.6"
Plus 21.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bend) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Bend area.
How Bend compares to every U.S. city
Bend's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bend
MethodologyBend'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4" | 6.4" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0" | 5.5" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7" | 1.5" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 0.7" | 19.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 9.0 | 0.2 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 6.0 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 3.3 | 1.3 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 0.2" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3" | 2.0" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1" | 5.3" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.4"
Snow: 6.4"
8.7 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
Snow: 5.5"
7.1 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 1.5"
6.0 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
Snow: 0.7"
6.0 days with precipitation
May 1.0"
5.3 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
3.8 days with precipitation
July 0.4"
2.2 days with precipitation
August 0.3"
2.1 days with precipitation
September 0.3"
2.0 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
Snow: 0.2"
4.0 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
Snow: 2.0"
7.0 days with precipitation
December 2.1"
Snow: 5.3"
8.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
106 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,561
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
241
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Bend's climate means for you
Bend runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 106 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,561 heating and 241 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: Bend, OR
Based on 2 weather stations feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Bend, Oregon averages 48°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 34°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.
Beyond temperature, Bend averages 10.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 21.6 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 106 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 6 and the first fall freeze near September 20. Turning to energy use, 6,561 heating degree days and 241 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bend scores 49/100 (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 Bend, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bend, Oregon is 48°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Bend get? ▼
Bend receives 10.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 21.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bend? ▼
Bend has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bend? ▼
Bend has approximately 106 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 6 and the first fall freeze around September 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bend? ▼
Bend has 6,561 heating degree days and 241 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 Bend climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Bend.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00350694. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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