Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Long Creek, OR Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 17.2"
- Annual precip
- 101d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Long Creek
Long Creek, Oregon averages 47°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 17.2"
- annual precipitation · 33" snow
- 101 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
17.2"
Annual Snow
33.1"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.2"
Plus 33.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Long Creek) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Long Creek area.
How Long Creek compares to every U.S. city
Long Creek's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Long Creek
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Long Creek'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 1.6" | 7.2" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4" | 5.6" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7" | 5.8" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 1.8" | 2.3" | 17.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3" | 0.1" | 7.6 | 0.2 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.4 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 8.8 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6" | 0.3" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6" | 3.6" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8" | 8.2" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.6"
Snow: 7.2"
12.5 days with precipitation
February 1.4"
Snow: 5.6"
11.2 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
Snow: 5.8"
13.3 days with precipitation
April 1.8"
Snow: 2.3"
13.5 days with precipitation
May 2.3"
Snow: 0.1"
11.8 days with precipitation
June 1.5"
8.0 days with precipitation
July 0.6"
3.2 days with precipitation
August 0.6"
3.0 days with precipitation
September 0.7"
4.1 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
Snow: 0.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
November 1.6"
Snow: 3.6"
11.4 days with precipitation
December 1.8"
Snow: 8.2"
12.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
101 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,895
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
211
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Long Creek's climate means for you
Long Creek runs 47°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 101 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,895 heating and 211 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: Long Creek, OR
In Long Creek, Oregon, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00355020, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Long Creek receives roughly 17.2 inches of precipitation each year, with 33.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 101 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 14. For energy use, 6,895 heating degree days and 211 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Long Creek scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Long Creek, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Long Creek, Oregon is 47°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Long Creek get? ▼
Long Creek receives 17.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 33.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Long Creek? ▼
Long Creek has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Long Creek? ▼
Long Creek has approximately 101 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 5 and the first fall freeze around September 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Long Creek? ▼
Long Creek has 6,895 heating degree days and 211 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 Long Creek climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00355020 near Long Creek.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00355020. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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