Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hood Rvr Exp Stn, OR Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 30.4"
- Annual precip
- 176d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hood Rvr Exp Stn
Hood Rvr Exp Stn, Oregon averages 51°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 30.4"
- annual precipitation · 17" snow
- 176 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
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
30.4"
Annual Snow
17.2"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.4"
Plus 17.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hood Rvr Exp Stn) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Hood Rvr Exp Stn area.
How Hood Rvr Exp Stn compares to every U.S. city
Hood Rvr Exp Stn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hood Rvr Exp Stn
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Hood Rvr Exp Stn, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 5.2" | 6.9" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5" | 2.5" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2" | 0.7" | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.8 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.3 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6" | 0.1" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8" | 1.5" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 5.9" | 5.5" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.2"
Snow: 6.9"
18.6 days with precipitation
February 3.5"
Snow: 2.5"
15.0 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
Snow: 0.7"
15.3 days with precipitation
April 1.8"
12.9 days with precipitation
May 1.3"
8.7 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
5.5 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
1.5 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
1.9 days with precipitation
September 0.7"
3.9 days with precipitation
October 2.6"
Snow: 0.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
November 4.8"
Snow: 1.5"
17.9 days with precipitation
December 5.9"
Snow: 5.5"
19.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
176 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,412
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
380
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Hood Rvr Exp Stn's climate means for you
Hood Rvr Exp Stn runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 176 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,412 heating and 380 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: Hood Rvr Exp Stn, OR
Based on station USC00354003 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Hood Rvr Exp Stn, Oregon averages 51°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Hood Rvr Exp Stn receives roughly 30.4 inches of precipitation each year, with 17.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 176 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 20 and the first fall freeze near October 13. For energy use, 5,412 heating degree days and 380 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hood Rvr Exp Stn scores 64/100 (Good), 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, July-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 Hood Rvr Exp Stn, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hood Rvr Exp Stn, Oregon is 51°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Hood Rvr Exp Stn get? ▼
Hood Rvr Exp Stn receives 30.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hood Rvr Exp Stn? ▼
Hood Rvr Exp Stn has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Hood Rvr Exp Stn? ▼
Hood Rvr Exp Stn has approximately 176 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 20 and the first fall freeze around October 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hood Rvr Exp Stn? ▼
Hood Rvr Exp Stn has 5,412 heating degree days and 380 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 Hood Rvr Exp Stn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00354003 near Hood Rvr Exp Stn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00354003. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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