Climate Comfort Score
24/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Government Camp, OR Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 24/100
- Comfort score
- 89.8"
- Annual precip
- 135d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Government Camp
Government Camp, Oregon averages 43°F a year and scores 24/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 0% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 24/100
- comfort score, milder than 0% of U.S. cities
- 89.8"
- annual precipitation · 233" snow
- 135 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
89.8"
Annual Snow
232.5"
Comfort Score
24/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
89.8"
Plus 232.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Government Camp) 24.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Government Camp area.
How Government Camp compares to every U.S. city
Government Camp's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
24 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 Government Camp
MethodologyGovernment Camp's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 12.6" | 48.8" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 9.6" | 39.5" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 9.4" | 35.6" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 7.8" | 17.6" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8" | 4.2" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0" | 0.6" | 1.7 | 0.1 |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1" | 0.2" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 8.4" | 3.8" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 12.7" | 30.6" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 14.4" | 51.6" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 12.6"
Snow: 48.8"
20.2 days with precipitation
February 9.6"
Snow: 39.5"
17.4 days with precipitation
March 9.4"
Snow: 35.6"
19.9 days with precipitation
April 7.8"
Snow: 17.6"
18.7 days with precipitation
May 5.8"
Snow: 4.2"
14.3 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
Snow: 0.6"
10.6 days with precipitation
July 0.9"
3.8 days with precipitation
August 1.1"
4.1 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
Snow: 0.2"
7.4 days with precipitation
October 8.4"
Snow: 3.8"
13.1 days with precipitation
November 12.7"
Snow: 30.6"
18.7 days with precipitation
December 14.4"
Snow: 51.6"
21.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
135 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,117
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
73
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Government Camp's climate means for you
Government Camp runs 43°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 135 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,117 heating and 73 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: Government Camp, OR
Government Camp, Oregon runs an annual average of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 35°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 USC00353402, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Government Camp receives roughly 89.8 inches of precipitation each year, with 232.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 135 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 27 and the first fall freeze near October 9. For energy use, 8,117 heating degree days and 73 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Government Camp scores 24/100 (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 Government Camp, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Government Camp, Oregon is 43°F. The warmest month averages 70°F (21°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Government Camp get? ▼
Government Camp receives 89.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 232.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Government Camp? ▼
Government Camp has a climate comfort score of 24/100 (Below Average), milder than 0% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Government Camp? ▼
Government Camp has approximately 135 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 27 and the first fall freeze around October 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Government Camp? ▼
Government Camp has 8,117 heating degree days and 73 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 Government Camp climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00353402 near Government Camp.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00353402. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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