Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg 2 stations
John Day, OR Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 9.8"
- Annual precip
- 167d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for John Day
John Day, Oregon averages 53°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 9.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 167 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
9.8"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (John Day) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the John Day area.
How John Day compares to every U.S. city
John Day's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for John Day
MethodologyJohn Day'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 | 45°F (7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0" | N/A | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6" | N/A | 18.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9" | N/A | 13.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1" | N/A | 7.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4" | N/A | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9" | N/A | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5" | N/A | 0.0 | 21.0 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4" | N/A | 0.0 | 18.6 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3" | N/A | 0.1 | 6.3 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8" | N/A | 4.3 | 0.3 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0" | N/A | 15.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0" | N/A | 22.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
10.4 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
11.9 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
11.1 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
11.3 days with precipitation
June 0.9"
6.8 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
2.1 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
2.9 days with precipitation
September 0.3"
2.9 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
7.0 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
9.4 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
11.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
167 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,149
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
690
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What John Day's climate means for you
John Day runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 167 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,149 heating and 690 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: John Day, OR
In John Day, Oregon, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from 2 weather stations, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. John Day sees about 9.8 inches of precipitation a year, with seasonal snowfall possible. The frost-free season averages 167 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 14. On the energy side, 5,149 heating degree days and 690 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, John Day scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in John Day, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in John Day, Oregon is 53°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does John Day get? ▼
John Day receives 9.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for John Day? ▼
John Day has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in John Day? ▼
John Day has approximately 167 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in John Day? ▼
John Day has 5,149 heating degree days and 690 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 John Day climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near John Day.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00004125. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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