Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Gerber Dam, OR Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 113d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Gerber Dam
Gerber Dam, Oregon averages 47°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 113 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Gerber Dam) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Gerber Dam area.
How Gerber Dam compares to every U.S. city
Gerber Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Gerber Dam
MethodologyZooming out from Gerber Dam'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | N/A | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | N/A | 15.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | N/A | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 4.3 | 1.6 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 1.7 | 3.5 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | N/A | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | N/A | 28.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
113 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,831
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
126
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Gerber Dam's climate means for you
Gerber Dam runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 113 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,831 heating and 126 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: Gerber Dam, OR
Gerber Dam, Oregon runs an annual average of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 32°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 USC00353232, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Gerber Dam should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 113 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 31 and the first fall freeze near September 21. And on the energy front, 6,831 heating degree days and 126 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Gerber Dam scores 49/100 (Moderate), 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 July-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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Gerber Dam, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Gerber Dam, Oregon is 47°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Gerber Dam get? ▼
Gerber Dam receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Gerber Dam? ▼
Gerber Dam has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Gerber Dam? ▼
Gerber Dam has approximately 113 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 31 and the first fall freeze around September 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Gerber Dam? ▼
Gerber Dam has 6,831 heating degree days and 126 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 Gerber Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00353232 near Gerber Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00353232. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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