Climate Comfort Score
52/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Port Orford, OR Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 52/100
- Comfort score
- 71.6"
- Annual precip
- 289d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Port Orford
Port Orford, Oregon averages 53°F a year and scores 52/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 52/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 71.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 289 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
71.6"
Comfort Score
52/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
71.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Port Orford) 52.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Port Orford area.
How Port Orford compares to every U.S. city
Port Orford's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
52 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 Port Orford
MethodologyPort Orford'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 11.6" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 8.5" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 9.3" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 6.8" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 10.2" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 12.6" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 11.6"
20.4 days with precipitation
February 8.5"
17.3 days with precipitation
March 9.3"
20.2 days with precipitation
April 6.8"
18.3 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
11.2 days with precipitation
June 1.9"
7.6 days with precipitation
July 0.4"
2.3 days with precipitation
August 0.6"
2.8 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
5.7 days with precipitation
October 4.8"
11.6 days with precipitation
November 10.2"
20.0 days with precipitation
December 12.6"
20.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
289 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,218
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
11
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Port Orford's climate means for you
Port Orford runs 53°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 289 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,218 heating and 11 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: Port Orford, OR
Based on station USC00356784 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Port Orford, Oregon averages 53°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 47°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.
Port Orford averages 71.6 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 289 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 17 and the first fall freeze near December 3. As for energy demand, 4,218 heating degree days and 11 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Port Orford scores 52/100 (Moderate), 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 August-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 Port Orford, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Port Orford, Oregon is 53°F. The warmest month averages 68°F (20°C) and the coldest averages 41°F (5°C).
How much rain does Port Orford get? ▼
Port Orford receives 71.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Port Orford? ▼
Port Orford has a climate comfort score of 52/100 (Moderate), milder than 26% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Port Orford? ▼
Port Orford has approximately 289 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 17 and the first fall freeze around December 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Port Orford? ▼
Port Orford has 4,218 heating degree days and 11 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 Port Orford climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00356784 near Port Orford.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00356784. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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