Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Keno, OR Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 18.9"
- Annual precip
- 107d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Keno
Keno, Oregon averages 48°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 18.9"
- annual precipitation · 52" snow
- 107 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
18.9"
Annual Snow
52.2"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.9"
Plus 52.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Keno) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Keno area.
How Keno compares to every U.S. city
Keno'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 Keno
MethodologyKeno'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 | 41°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 2.9" | 12.1" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 2.0" | 10.6" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8" | 5.8" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6" | 1.9" | 20.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3" | 0.2" | 9.1 | 0.1 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 3.5 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 14.9 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.9 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 1.3" | 0.3" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4" | 6.6" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6" | 14.7" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.9"
Snow: 12.1"
12.9 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
Snow: 10.6"
9.9 days with precipitation
March 1.8"
Snow: 5.8"
10.9 days with precipitation
April 1.6"
Snow: 1.9"
9.7 days with precipitation
May 1.3"
Snow: 0.2"
8.8 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
4.6 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
2.1 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
2.5 days with precipitation
September 0.5"
2.8 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
Snow: 0.3"
5.9 days with precipitation
November 2.4"
Snow: 6.6"
10.5 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
Snow: 14.7"
12.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
107 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,631
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
285
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Keno's climate means for you
Keno runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 107 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,631 heating and 285 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: Keno, OR
An annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 33°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Keno, Oregon. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00354403 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Keno averages 18.9 inches of precipitation a year, with 52.2 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 107 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 5 and the first fall freeze near September 20. As for energy demand, 6,631 heating degree days and 285 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Keno scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Keno, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Keno, Oregon is 48°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Keno get? ▼
Keno receives 18.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 52.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Keno? ▼
Keno 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 Keno? ▼
Keno has approximately 107 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 5 and the first fall freeze around September 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Keno? ▼
Keno has 6,631 heating degree days and 285 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 Keno climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00354403 near Keno.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00354403. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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