Climate Comfort Score
27/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Crater Lake Nps HQ, OR Climate
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- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 27/100
- Comfort score
- 66.8"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Crater Lake Nps HQ
Crater Lake Nps HQ, Oregon averages 38°F a year and scores 27/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 0% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 27/100
- comfort score, milder than 0% of U.S. cities
- 66.8"
- annual precipitation · 463" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
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
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
66.8"
Plus 463.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Crater Lake Nps HQ) 27.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Crater Lake Nps HQ area.
How Crater Lake Nps HQ compares to every U.S. city
Crater Lake Nps HQ's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
27 Top 100% higher than 0% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Crater Lake Nps HQ
MethodologyHow 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.
- 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 | 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 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 10.1"
Snow: 86.5"
17.9 days with precipitation
February 7.5"
Snow: 68.9"
16.7 days with precipitation
March 7.8"
Snow: 71.9"
18.0 days with precipitation
April 6.2"
Snow: 48.7"
16.5 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
Snow: 14.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
June 2.3"
Snow: 3.7"
7.4 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
3.5 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
3.7 days with precipitation
September 1.9"
Snow: 1.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
October 4.8"
Snow: 17.2"
10.6 days with precipitation
November 9.6"
Snow: 59.3"
16.7 days with precipitation
December 11.3"
Snow: 90.6"
18.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
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
What Crater Lake Nps HQ's climate means for you
Crater Lake Nps HQ runs 38°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 9,872 heating and 7 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: Crater Lake Nps HQ, OR
Crater Lake Nps HQ, Oregon runs an annual average of 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 48°F to a mean daily low of 28°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00351946, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Crater Lake Nps HQ averages 66.8 inches of precipitation a year, with 463.1 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 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. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, August-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 Crater Lake Nps HQ, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Crater Lake Nps HQ, Oregon is 38°F. The warmest month averages 69°F (21°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Crater Lake Nps HQ get? ▼
Crater Lake Nps HQ receives 66.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 463.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Crater Lake Nps HQ? ▼
Crater Lake Nps HQ has a climate comfort score of 27/100 (Below Average), milder than 0% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Crater Lake Nps HQ? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Crater Lake Nps HQ.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Crater Lake Nps HQ? ▼
Crater Lake Nps HQ has 9,872 heating degree days and 7 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 Crater Lake Nps HQ climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00351946 near Crater Lake Nps HQ.
Data Sources
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.
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