Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Stayton, OR Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 52.7"
- Annual precip
- 222d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Stayton
Stayton, Oregon averages 53°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 52.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 222 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
63°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
52.7"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Stayton) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Stayton area.
How Stayton compares to every U.S. city
Stayton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Stayton
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Stayton, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 47°F (8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 7.2" | 12.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 6.2" | 6.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 7.2" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 8.5" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 7.2"
20.3 days with precipitation
February 5.5"
16.9 days with precipitation
March 6.2"
18.5 days with precipitation
April 4.8"
17.9 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
13.4 days with precipitation
June 2.1"
9.6 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
3.4 days with precipitation
August 0.7"
3.9 days with precipitation
September 2.0"
7.5 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
13.8 days with precipitation
November 7.2"
19.2 days with precipitation
December 8.5"
20.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
222 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,708
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
269
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Stayton's climate means for you
Stayton runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 222 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,708 heating and 269 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: Stayton, OR
Stayton, Oregon runs an annual average of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 43°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00358095, 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. Stayton receives roughly 52.7 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 222 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 29 and the first fall freeze near November 6. For energy use, 4,708 heating degree days and 269 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Stayton scores 58/100 (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 July-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 Stayton, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Stayton, Oregon is 53°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Stayton get? ▼
Stayton receives 52.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Stayton? ▼
Stayton has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Stayton? ▼
Stayton has approximately 222 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 29 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Stayton? ▼
Stayton has 4,708 heating degree days and 269 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 Stayton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00358095 near Stayton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00358095. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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