Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cave Junction, OR Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 61.2"
- Annual precip
- 164d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cave Junction
Cave Junction, Oregon averages 55°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 61.2"
- annual precipitation · 7" snow
- 164 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
61.2"
Annual Snow
7.1"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
61.2"
Plus 7.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cave Junction) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cave Junction area.
How Cave Junction compares to every U.S. city
Cave Junction'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 Cave Junction
MethodologyZooming out from Cave Junction's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 49°F (9°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 11.4" | 2.1" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 8.5" | 1.2" | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 8.6" | 1.5" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1" | 0.2" | 6.4 | 0.4 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 3.3 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 8.9 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.4 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.9 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 14.0 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 4.8 | 1.7 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 8.0" | 0.2" | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 12.9" | 1.9" | 15.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 11.4"
Snow: 2.1"
16.6 days with precipitation
February 8.5"
Snow: 1.2"
14.4 days with precipitation
March 8.6"
Snow: 1.5"
16.1 days with precipitation
April 4.1"
Snow: 0.2"
12.7 days with precipitation
May 2.1"
8.1 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
3.7 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
1.4 days with precipitation
August 0.3"
1.4 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
2.6 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
7.4 days with precipitation
November 8.0"
Snow: 0.2"
15.6 days with precipitation
December 12.9"
Snow: 1.9"
18.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
164 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,323
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
656
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Cave Junction's climate means for you
Cave Junction runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 164 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,323 heating and 656 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: Cave Junction, OR
Cave Junction, Oregon runs an annual average of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 40°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 USC00351448, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Cave Junction receives roughly 61.2 inches of precipitation each year, with 7.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 164 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 1 and the first fall freeze near October 12. For energy use, 4,323 heating degree days and 656 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cave Junction scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Cave Junction, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cave Junction, Oregon is 55°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does Cave Junction get? ▼
Cave Junction receives 61.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 7.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cave Junction? ▼
Cave Junction 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 Cave Junction? ▼
Cave Junction has approximately 164 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 1 and the first fall freeze around October 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cave Junction? ▼
Cave Junction has 4,323 heating degree days and 656 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 Cave Junction climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00351448 near Cave Junction.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00351448. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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