Climate Comfort Score
27/100
Below Average
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
Crater Lake Nps HQ, Oregon has an average annual temperature of 38°F and a climate comfort score of 27/100 (Below Average). Annual precipitation totals 66.8", including 463.1" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).
Avg Temperature
38°F (3°C)
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
28°F
Annual Precip
66.8"
Annual Snow
463.1"
Comfort Score
27/100
Below Average
Climate Comfort Score
27/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
66.8"
Plus 463.1" of snow
PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Crater Lake Nps HQ area.
How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Crater Lake Nps HQ captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 10.1" | 86.5" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 7.5" | 68.9" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 7.8" | 71.9" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 6.2" | 48.7" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6" | 14.5" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3" | 3.7" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9" | 1.8" | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8" | 17.2" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 9.6" | 59.3" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 11.3" | 90.6" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
Snow: 86.5"
17.9 days with precipitation
Snow: 68.9"
16.7 days with precipitation
Snow: 71.9"
18.0 days with precipitation
Snow: 48.7"
16.5 days with precipitation
Snow: 14.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
Snow: 3.7"
7.4 days with precipitation
3.5 days with precipitation
3.7 days with precipitation
Snow: 1.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
Snow: 17.2"
10.6 days with precipitation
Snow: 59.3"
16.7 days with precipitation
Snow: 90.6"
18.4 days with precipitation
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,872
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
7
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Crater Lake Nps HQ, Oregon as a location with an annual average temperature of 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 48°F to a mean daily low of 28°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00351946, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Crater Lake Nps HQ receives roughly 66.8 inches of precipitation each year, with 463.1 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near N/A and the first fall freeze near N/A. For energy use, 9,872 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Crater Lake Nps HQ scores 27/100 (Below Average), 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 August-driven heat, or deep winter for December-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.
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00351946. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.