Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Corvallis State Univ, OR Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 43.0"
- Annual precip
- 194d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Corvallis State Univ
Corvallis State Univ, Oregon averages 53°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 43.0"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 194 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
43.0"
Annual Snow
2.9"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
43.0"
Plus 2.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Corvallis State Univ) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Corvallis State Univ area.
How Corvallis State Univ compares to every U.S. city
Corvallis State Univ's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Corvallis State Univ
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Corvallis State Univ captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 47°F (9°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 6.5" | 0.5" | 11.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8" | 1.6" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0" | 0.1" | 6.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.7 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 6.5" | 0.0" | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 7.7" | 0.7" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 6.5"
Snow: 0.5"
21.1 days with precipitation
February 4.8"
Snow: 1.6"
17.7 days with precipitation
March 5.0"
Snow: 0.1"
19.8 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
17.7 days with precipitation
May 2.3"
12.9 days with precipitation
June 1.3"
8.2 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
2.6 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
3.2 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
7.0 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
14.8 days with precipitation
November 6.5"
20.6 days with precipitation
December 7.7"
Snow: 0.7"
21.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
194 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,670
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
291
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Corvallis State Univ's climate means for you
Corvallis State Univ runs 53°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 194 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,670 heating and 291 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: Corvallis State Univ, OR
In Corvallis State Univ, Oregon, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00351862, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Corvallis State Univ averages 43.0 inches of precipitation annually, with 2.9 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 194 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 17 and the first fall freeze near October 28. Turning to energy use, 4,670 heating degree days and 291 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Corvallis State Univ scores 73/100 (Good), 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 August-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 Corvallis State Univ, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Corvallis State Univ, Oregon is 53°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Corvallis State Univ get? ▼
Corvallis State Univ receives 43.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Corvallis State Univ? ▼
Corvallis State Univ has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Corvallis State Univ? ▼
Corvallis State Univ has approximately 194 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 17 and the first fall freeze around October 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Corvallis State Univ? ▼
Corvallis State Univ has 4,670 heating degree days and 291 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 Corvallis State Univ climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00351862 near Corvallis State Univ.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00351862. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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