Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg 2 stations
Elkton, OR Climate
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- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 49.9"
- Annual precip
- 236d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Elkton
Elkton, Oregon averages 55°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 49.9"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 236 days
- frost-free days per 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
67°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
49.9"
Annual Snow
0.6"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.9"
Plus 0.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Elkton) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Elkton area.
How Elkton compares to every U.S. city
Elkton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Elkton
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Elkton 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 8.2" | 0.4" | 6.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8" | 0.1" | 4.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7" | 0.1" | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.8 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.8 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 7.5" | 0.0" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 10.1" | 0.0" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 8.2"
Snow: 0.4"
20.8 days with precipitation
February 5.8"
Snow: 0.1"
18.1 days with precipitation
March 5.3"
18.6 days with precipitation
April 4.7"
Snow: 0.1"
15.5 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
10.8 days with precipitation
June 1.0"
6.4 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
1.8 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
2.1 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
4.6 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
11.4 days with precipitation
November 7.5"
19.2 days with precipitation
December 10.1"
21.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
236 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,875
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
388
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Elkton's climate means for you
Elkton runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 236 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,875 heating and 388 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: Elkton, OR
Elkton, Oregon runs an annual average of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 44°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from 2 weather stations, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Elkton averages 49.9 inches of precipitation a year, with 0.6 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 236 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 21 and the first fall freeze near November 12. As for energy demand, 3,875 heating degree days and 388 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Elkton scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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 Elkton, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Elkton, Oregon is 55°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Elkton get? ▼
Elkton receives 49.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Elkton? ▼
Elkton has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Elkton? ▼
Elkton has approximately 236 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 21 and the first fall freeze around November 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Elkton? ▼
Elkton has 3,875 heating degree days and 388 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 Elkton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Elkton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00352633. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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