Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wickiup Dam, OR Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 19.5"
- Annual precip
- 103d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wickiup Dam
Wickiup Dam, Oregon averages 46°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 19.5"
- annual precipitation · 74" snow
- 103 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
19.5"
Annual Snow
73.9"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.5"
Plus 73.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wickiup Dam) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Wickiup Dam area.
How Wickiup Dam compares to every U.S. city
Wickiup Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wickiup Dam
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Wickiup Dam, 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0" | 17.9" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0" | 14.9" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7" | 8.4" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3" | 2.0" | 22.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3" | 0.3" | 10.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 6.0 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 5.4 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 5.6 | 2.1 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4" | 0.8" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6" | 8.9" | 25.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6" | 20.7" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.0"
Snow: 17.9"
13.1 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
Snow: 14.9"
11.2 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
Snow: 8.4"
12.1 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 2.0"
9.8 days with precipitation
May 1.3"
Snow: 0.3"
8.8 days with precipitation
June 0.9"
5.6 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
2.8 days with precipitation
August 0.6"
2.6 days with precipitation
September 0.6"
3.7 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 0.8"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 2.6"
Snow: 8.9"
11.5 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
Snow: 20.7"
13.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
103 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,252
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
164
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Wickiup Dam's climate means for you
Wickiup Dam runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 103 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,252 heating and 164 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: Wickiup Dam, OR
An annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 32°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Wickiup Dam, Oregon. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00359316 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Wickiup Dam averages 19.5 inches of precipitation a year, with 73.9 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 103 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 18. As for energy demand, 7,252 heating degree days and 164 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wickiup Dam scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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, July-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 Wickiup Dam, OR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wickiup Dam, Oregon is 46°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Wickiup Dam get? ▼
Wickiup Dam receives 19.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 73.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wickiup Dam? ▼
Wickiup Dam has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Wickiup Dam? ▼
Wickiup Dam has approximately 103 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 7 and the first fall freeze around September 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wickiup Dam? ▼
Wickiup Dam has 7,252 heating degree days and 164 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 Wickiup Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00359316 near Wickiup Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00359316. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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