Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Saint Helens Rfd, OR Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 203d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Saint Helens Rfd
Saint Helens Rfd, Oregon averages 52°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 203 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Saint Helens Rfd) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Saint Helens Rfd area.
How Saint Helens Rfd compares to every U.S. city
Saint Helens Rfd'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 Saint Helens Rfd
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Saint Helens Rfd'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | N/A | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | N/A | 3.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 2.2 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 53°F (11°C) | N/A | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | N/A | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 12.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
203 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,158
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
305
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Saint Helens Rfd's climate means for you
Saint Helens Rfd runs 52°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 203 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,158 heating and 305 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: Saint Helens Rfd, OR
Saint Helens Rfd, Oregon runs an annual average of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 43°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 USC00357466, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Saint Helens Rfd receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 203 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 18 and the first fall freeze near November 7. For energy use, 5,158 heating degree days and 305 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Saint Helens Rfd scores 53/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Saint Helens Rfd, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Saint Helens Rfd, Oregon is 52°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does Saint Helens Rfd get? ▼
Saint Helens Rfd receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Saint Helens Rfd? ▼
Saint Helens Rfd 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 Saint Helens Rfd? ▼
Saint Helens Rfd has approximately 203 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 18 and the first fall freeze around November 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Saint Helens Rfd? ▼
Saint Helens Rfd has 5,158 heating degree days and 305 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 Saint Helens Rfd climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00357466 near Saint Helens Rfd.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00357466. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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