Climate Comfort Score
69/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lost Creek Dam, OR Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 69/100
- Comfort score
- 33.1"
- Annual precip
- 171d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lost Creek Dam
Lost Creek Dam, Oregon averages 54°F a year and scores 69/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 69/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 33.1"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 171 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
33.1"
Annual Snow
1.3"
Comfort Score
69/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
33.1"
Plus 1.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lost Creek Dam) 69.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lost Creek Dam area.
How Lost Creek Dam compares to every U.S. city
Lost Creek Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
69 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lost Creek Dam
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Lost Creek Dam, 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 | 49°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9" | 0.1" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4" | 0.1" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 8.8 | 0.2 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 5.3 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.0 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.2 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 10.9 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 7.0 | 1.4 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3" | 1.1" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.9"
Snow: 0.1"
16.6 days with precipitation
February 3.4"
Snow: 0.1"
14.3 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
15.4 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
14.3 days with precipitation
May 2.0"
9.8 days with precipitation
June 1.1"
5.5 days with precipitation
July 0.4"
2.3 days with precipitation
August 0.3"
1.8 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
3.9 days with precipitation
October 2.4"
9.1 days with precipitation
November 4.8"
16.0 days with precipitation
December 6.3"
Snow: 1.1"
17.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
171 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,683
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
564
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Lost Creek Dam's climate means for you
Lost Creek Dam runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 171 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,683 heating and 564 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: Lost Creek Dam, OR
Lost Creek Dam, Oregon runs an annual average of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 40°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00355055, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Lost Creek Dam receives roughly 33.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 1.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 171 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 17. For energy use, 4,683 heating degree days and 564 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lost Creek Dam scores 69/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lost Creek Dam, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lost Creek Dam, Oregon is 54°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Lost Creek Dam get? ▼
Lost Creek Dam receives 33.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lost Creek Dam? ▼
Lost Creek Dam has a climate comfort score of 69/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lost Creek Dam? ▼
Lost Creek Dam has approximately 171 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lost Creek Dam? ▼
Lost Creek Dam has 4,683 heating degree days and 564 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 Lost Creek Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00355055 near Lost Creek Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00355055. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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