Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 10.0"
- Annual precip
- 144d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Vale
Vale, Oregon averages 50°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 10.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 144 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
10.0"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Vale) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Vale area.
How Vale compares to every U.S. city
Vale'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 Vale
MethodologyZooming out from Vale'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9" | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3" | 2.3 | 2.2 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.1 | 6.6 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 22.5 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2" | 0.1 | 19.3 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4" | 1.4 | 4.0 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 11.2 | 0.1 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0" | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.2"
5.5 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
4.4 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
5.4 days with precipitation
April 0.9"
4.9 days with precipitation
May 1.3"
6.5 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
4.2 days with precipitation
July 0.4"
1.6 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
1.3 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
1.4 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
3.4 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
5.6 days with precipitation
December 1.3"
6.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
144 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,202
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
730
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Vale's climate means for you
Vale runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 144 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,202 heating and 730 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: Vale, OR
Vale, Oregon runs an annual average of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 36°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 USC00358797, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Vale should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 10.0 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 144 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 8 and the first fall freeze near September 29. And on the energy front, 6,202 heating degree days and 730 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Vale scores 54/100 (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 Vale, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Vale, Oregon is 50°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Vale get? ▼
Vale receives 10.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Vale? ▼
Vale 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 Vale? ▼
Vale has approximately 144 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 8 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Vale? ▼
Vale has 6,202 heating degree days and 730 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 Vale climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00358797 near Vale.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00358797. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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