Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Mckenzie Rvr RS, OR Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 71.5"
- Annual precip
- 162d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Mckenzie Rvr RS
Mckenzie Rvr RS, Oregon averages 51°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 71.5"
- annual precipitation
- 162 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
51°F (10°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
71.5"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
71.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mckenzie Rvr RS) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Mckenzie Rvr RS area.
How Mckenzie Rvr RS compares to every U.S. city
Mckenzie Rvr RS'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 Mckenzie Rvr RS
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Mckenzie Rvr RS, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 10.5" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 7.1" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 7.9" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 6.8" | 6.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4" | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 10.5 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4" | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 6.2" | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 10.4" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 11.3" | 19.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 10.5"
February 7.1"
March 7.9"
April 6.8"
May 4.4"
June 2.8"
July 0.7"
August 0.9"
September 2.4"
October 6.2"
November 10.4"
December 11.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
162 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,458
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
309
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Mckenzie Rvr RS's climate means for you
Mckenzie Rvr RS runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 162 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,458 heating and 309 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: Mckenzie Rvr RS, OR
Based on station USC00355362 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Mckenzie Rvr RS, Oregon averages 51°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Mckenzie Rvr RS receives roughly 71.5 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 162 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 1 and the first fall freeze near October 10. For energy use, 5,458 heating degree days and 309 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mckenzie Rvr RS 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 Mckenzie Rvr RS, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Mckenzie Rvr RS, Oregon is 51°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Mckenzie Rvr RS get? ▼
Mckenzie Rvr RS receives 71.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mckenzie Rvr RS? ▼
Mckenzie Rvr RS 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 Mckenzie Rvr RS? ▼
Mckenzie Rvr RS has approximately 162 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 1 and the first fall freeze around October 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mckenzie Rvr RS? ▼
Mckenzie Rvr RS has 5,458 heating degree days and 309 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 Mckenzie Rvr RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00355362 near Mckenzie Rvr RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00355362. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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