Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pendleton Branch Exp Stn, OR Climate
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- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 17.2"
- Annual precip
- 138d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pendleton Branch Exp Stn
Pendleton Branch Exp Stn, Oregon averages 51°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 17.2"
- annual precipitation · 15" snow
- 138 days
- frost-free days per 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
64°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
17.2"
Annual Snow
14.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.2"
Plus 14.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pendleton Branch Exp Stn) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Pendleton Branch Exp Stn area.
How Pendleton Branch Exp Stn compares to every U.S. city
Pendleton Branch Exp Stn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pendleton Branch Exp Stn
MethodologyZooming out from Pendleton Branch Exp Stn'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 | 43°F (6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9" | 5.3" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6" | 2.5" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0" | 0.6" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.7 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 3.4 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.8 |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.3 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 3.6 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3" | 0.2" | 10.4 | 0.1 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1" | 1.5" | 17.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1" | 4.8" | 22.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.9"
Snow: 5.3"
15.1 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
Snow: 2.5"
11.6 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
Snow: 0.6"
13.3 days with precipitation
April 1.8"
11.9 days with precipitation
May 1.9"
10.2 days with precipitation
June 1.2"
7.1 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
2.4 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
2.3 days with precipitation
September 0.6"
3.7 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
Snow: 0.2"
8.6 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
Snow: 1.5"
14.1 days with precipitation
December 2.1"
Snow: 4.8"
15.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
138 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,679
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
454
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Pendleton Branch Exp Stn's climate means for you
Pendleton Branch Exp Stn runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 138 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,679 heating and 454 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: Pendleton Branch Exp Stn, OR
In Pendleton Branch Exp Stn, Oregon, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00356540, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Pendleton Branch Exp Stn should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 17.2 inches, with 14.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 138 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near September 27. And on the energy front, 5,679 heating degree days and 454 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Pendleton Branch Exp Stn scores 54/100 (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 Pendleton Branch Exp Stn, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pendleton Branch Exp Stn, Oregon is 51°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Pendleton Branch Exp Stn get? ▼
Pendleton Branch Exp Stn receives 17.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 14.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pendleton Branch Exp Stn? ▼
Pendleton Branch Exp Stn has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Pendleton Branch Exp Stn? ▼
Pendleton Branch Exp Stn has approximately 138 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around September 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pendleton Branch Exp Stn? ▼
Pendleton Branch Exp Stn has 5,679 heating degree days and 454 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 Pendleton Branch Exp Stn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00356540 near Pendleton Branch Exp Stn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00356540. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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