Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wallowa, OR Climate
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- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 18.0"
- Annual precip
- 94d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wallowa
Wallowa, Oregon averages 47°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 18.0"
- annual precipitation · 48" snow
- 94 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
18.0"
Annual Snow
47.9"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.0"
Plus 47.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wallowa) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Wallowa area.
How Wallowa compares to every U.S. city
Wallowa's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wallowa
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Wallowa, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8" | 12.4" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6" | 10.4" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6" | 3.2" | 22.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6" | 1.0" | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2" | 0.1" | 5.8 | 0.4 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 13.7 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 14.7 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5" | 0.2" | 16.2 | 0.1 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9" | 5.8" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1" | 14.8" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.8"
Snow: 12.4"
12.8 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
Snow: 10.4"
11.2 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
Snow: 3.2"
12.8 days with precipitation
April 1.6"
Snow: 1.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
May 2.2"
Snow: 0.1"
11.8 days with precipitation
June 1.6"
8.9 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
3.6 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
4.6 days with precipitation
September 0.7"
5.3 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
Snow: 0.2"
10.5 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
Snow: 5.8"
14.6 days with precipitation
December 2.1"
Snow: 14.8"
14.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
94 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,846
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
244
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Wallowa's climate means for you
Wallowa runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 94 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,846 heating and 244 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: Wallowa, OR
Wallowa, Oregon runs an annual average of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 32°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 USC00358997, 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 Wallowa should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 18.0 inches, with 47.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 94 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 7 and the first fall freeze near September 9. And on the energy front, 6,846 heating degree days and 244 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wallowa scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Wallowa, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wallowa, Oregon is 47°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Wallowa get? ▼
Wallowa receives 18.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 47.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wallowa? ▼
Wallowa has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Wallowa? ▼
Wallowa has approximately 94 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 7 and the first fall freeze around September 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wallowa? ▼
Wallowa has 6,846 heating degree days and 244 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 Wallowa climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00358997 near Wallowa.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00358997. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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