Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rex, OR Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 44.2"
- Annual precip
- 246d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rex
Rex, Oregon averages 53°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 44.2"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 246 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
44.2"
Annual Snow
1.0"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
44.2"
Plus 1.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rex) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Rex area.
How Rex compares to every U.S. city
Rex's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rex
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Rex's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 6.4" | 0.6" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6" | 0.1" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8" | 0.2" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 6.7" | 0.0" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 7.4" | 0.1" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 6.4"
Snow: 0.6"
19.5 days with precipitation
February 4.6"
Snow: 0.1"
15.5 days with precipitation
March 4.8"
Snow: 0.2"
17.8 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
15.3 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
11.3 days with precipitation
June 1.6"
8.3 days with precipitation
July 0.4"
3.0 days with precipitation
August 0.6"
3.3 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
12.9 days with precipitation
November 6.7"
18.9 days with precipitation
December 7.4"
Snow: 0.1"
20.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
246 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,712
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
364
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Rex's climate means for you
Rex runs 53°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 246 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,712 heating and 364 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: Rex, OR
Rex, Oregon runs an annual average of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 44°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00357127, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rex averages 44.2 inches of precipitation a year, with 1.0 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 246 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 21 and the first fall freeze near November 22. As for energy demand, 4,712 heating degree days and 364 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rex scores 77/100 (Good), 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, August-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 Rex, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rex, Oregon is 53°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Rex get? ▼
Rex receives 44.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rex? ▼
Rex has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rex? ▼
Rex has approximately 246 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 21 and the first fall freeze around November 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rex? ▼
Rex has 4,712 heating degree days and 364 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 Rex climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00357127 near Rex.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00357127. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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