Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Laurel Mtn, OR Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 131.9"
- Annual precip
- 156d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Laurel Mtn
Laurel Mtn, Oregon averages 46°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 131.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 156 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
131.9"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
131.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Laurel Mtn) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Laurel Mtn area.
How Laurel Mtn compares to every U.S. city
Laurel Mtn'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 Laurel Mtn
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Laurel Mtn's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 21.9" | 17.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 15.3" | 16.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 16.7" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 10.2" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3" | 6.6 | 0.0 |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8" | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 10.8" | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 19.8" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 23.3" | 20.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 21.9"
19.8 days with precipitation
February 15.3"
15.5 days with precipitation
March 16.7"
18.5 days with precipitation
April 10.2"
17.3 days with precipitation
May 5.3"
12.0 days with precipitation
June 2.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
July 0.6"
2.7 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
3.1 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
6.0 days with precipitation
October 10.8"
13.0 days with precipitation
November 19.8"
17.6 days with precipitation
December 23.3"
18.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
156 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,961
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
139
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Laurel Mtn's climate means for you
Laurel Mtn runs 46°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 156 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,961 heating and 139 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: Laurel Mtn, OR
An annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 38°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Laurel Mtn, Oregon. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00354776 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Laurel Mtn should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 131.9 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 156 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 20 and the first fall freeze near October 23. And on the energy front, 6,961 heating degree days and 139 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Laurel Mtn 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, 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 Laurel Mtn, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Laurel Mtn, Oregon is 46°F. The warmest month averages 72°F (22°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Laurel Mtn get? ▼
Laurel Mtn receives 131.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Laurel Mtn? ▼
Laurel Mtn 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 Laurel Mtn? ▼
Laurel Mtn has approximately 156 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 20 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Laurel Mtn? ▼
Laurel Mtn has 6,961 heating degree days and 139 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 Laurel Mtn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00354776 near Laurel Mtn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00354776. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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