Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Medford Rogue Vly, OR Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 18.4"
- Annual precip
- 204d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Medford Rogue Vly
Medford Rogue Vly, Oregon averages 56°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 18.4"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 204 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
18.4"
Annual Snow
3.4"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.4"
Plus 3.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Medford Rogue Vly) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Medford Rogue Vly area.
How Medford Rogue Vly compares to every U.S. city
Medford Rogue Vly's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Medford Rogue Vly
MethodologyZooming out from Medford Rogue Vly's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7" | 1.0" | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0" | 1.2" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8" | 0.2" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.1 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.7 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.1 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.5 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6" | 0.1" | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5" | 0.9" | 15.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.7"
Snow: 1.0"
13.5 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
Snow: 1.2"
11.6 days with precipitation
March 1.8"
Snow: 0.2"
12.6 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
11.4 days with precipitation
May 1.3"
8.7 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
4.2 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
1.9 days with precipitation
August 0.3"
1.6 days with precipitation
September 0.5"
3.1 days with precipitation
October 1.2"
7.5 days with precipitation
November 2.6"
Snow: 0.1"
12.9 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
Snow: 0.9"
14.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
204 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,203
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
908
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78% | 3.2 | 36% | 40% |
| February | 72% | 3.9 | 35% | 40% |
| March | 66% | 4.5 | 34% | 37% |
| April | 58% | 4.8 | 46% | 27% |
| May | 55% | 5.1 | 50% | 23% |
| June | 48% | 5.3 | 72% | 10% |
| July | 43% | 4.7 | 81% | 4% |
| August | 46% | 4.1 | 78% | 6% |
| September | 54% | 3.1 | 67% | 13% |
| October | 72% | 2.8 | 44% | 34% |
| November | 84% | 3.0 | 24% | 53% |
| December | 85% | 2.9 | 27% | 52% |
What Medford Rogue Vly's climate means for you
Medford Rogue Vly runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 204 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,203 heating and 908 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: Medford Rogue Vly, OR
In Medford Rogue Vly, Oregon, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00024225, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Medford Rogue Vly averages 18.4 inches of precipitation annually, with 3.4 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 204 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 8 and the first fall freeze near October 29. Turning to energy use, 4,203 heating degree days and 908 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Medford Rogue Vly scores 73/100 (Good), 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 July-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 Medford Rogue Vly, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Medford Rogue Vly, Oregon is 56°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does Medford Rogue Vly get? ▼
Medford Rogue Vly receives 18.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 3.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Medford Rogue Vly? ▼
Medford Rogue Vly has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Medford Rogue Vly? ▼
Medford Rogue Vly has approximately 204 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around October 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Medford Rogue Vly? ▼
Medford Rogue Vly has 4,203 heating degree days and 908 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 Medford Rogue Vly climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024225 near Medford Rogue Vly.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024225. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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