Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Otis, OR Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 96.4"
- Annual precip
- 226d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Otis
Otis, Oregon averages 52°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 96.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 226 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
96.4"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
96.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Otis) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Otis area.
How Otis compares to every U.S. city
Otis's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
53 Top 74% higher than 26% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Otis
MethodologyOtis's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 49°F (9°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 14.6" | 0.1" | 7.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 10.5" | 0.0" | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 10.8" | 0.0" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 8.2" | 0.0" | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 8.5" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 14.1" | 0.0" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 15.8" | 0.0" | 8.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 14.6"
Snow: 0.1"
25.9 days with precipitation
February 10.5"
21.0 days with precipitation
March 10.8"
22.3 days with precipitation
April 8.2"
19.1 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
14.7 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
12.1 days with precipitation
July 0.9"
6.1 days with precipitation
August 1.4"
6.7 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
9.6 days with precipitation
October 8.5"
16.8 days with precipitation
November 14.1"
23.5 days with precipitation
December 15.8"
26.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
226 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,863
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
35
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Otis's climate means for you
Otis runs 52°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 226 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,863 heating and 35 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: Otis, OR
Based on station USC00356366 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Otis, Oregon averages 52°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. August 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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Otis should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 96.4 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 226 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 4 and the first fall freeze near November 16. And on the energy front, 4,863 heating degree days and 35 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Otis scores 53/100 (Moderate), 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 August-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 Otis, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Otis, Oregon is 52°F. The warmest month averages 72°F (22°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Otis get? ▼
Otis receives 96.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Otis? ▼
Otis has a climate comfort score of 53/100 (Moderate), milder than 26% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Otis? ▼
Otis has approximately 226 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 4 and the first fall freeze around November 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Otis? ▼
Otis has 4,863 heating degree days and 35 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 Otis climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00356366 near Otis.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00356366. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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