Jackson County, OR Climate

Jackson, OR County has a humid continental climate characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from 36°F in the winter to 88°F in the summer. Precipitation is abundant year-round, with an average of over 80 inches of rain and snowfall annually. The area receives more sunshine than many other regions, with over 200 days of sun each year. In addition to ample precipitation, the area also experiences some strong winds throughout the year.

Jackson County, Oregon gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Jackson County averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Jackson County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Jackson County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Jackson County is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Oregon.

8.6 Summer - 5.6 Winter

June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Jackson County, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Jackson, Oregon	United States
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	88.9°	85.8°
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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Jackson County with an average high temperature of 88.9°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Oregon. In Jackson County, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Jackson County are June, September and May.

In Jackson County, there are 42.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Oregon.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Jackson County with an average of 30.6°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.

In Jackson County, there are 89.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.

In Jackson County, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon.

Humidity is low in Jackson County, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

December is the wettest month in Jackson County with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 43% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 25.8 inches in Jackson County means that it is drier than most places in Oregon.

December is the rainiest month in Jackson County with 14.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 2.1 rainy days. There are 108.8 rainy days annually in Jackson County, which is less rainy than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 8% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 6.0 inches in Jackson County means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in Jackson County with 1.6 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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