Zip 97741 (Madras, OR) Climate

The climate in 97741 Madras, OR is temperate and mild. Summers are generally hot and dry, with average temperatures usually ranging from the mid-80s to the mid-90s Fahrenheit (30-35 Celsius). Winters are mild and relatively dry, with temperatures averaging between 45 and 52 Fahrenheit (7-11 Celsius). Precipitation in Madras averages about 11 inches per year, most of which falls during the winter months. Snow is rare but occasional frosts occur during the winter months. The area enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year. Overall, Madras has a pleasant climate with low humidity levels and plenty of sunshine.

Madras (zip 97741), Oregon gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Madras (zip 97741) averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 148 sunny days per year in Madras (zip 97741). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Madras (zip 97741) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 97741 zip code is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Oregon.

8.9 Summer - 5.2 Winter

June, September and July are the most pleasant months in the 97741 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 the 97741 zip code with an average high temperature of 85.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Oregon. In the 97741 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 97741 zip code are September, June and August.

In the 97741 zip code, there are 23.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Oregon.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 97741 zip code with an average of 22.7°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.

In the 97741 zip code, there are 151.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.

In the 97741 zip code, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Oregon.

Humidity is low in the 97741 zip code, 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 the 97741 zip code with 1.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 36% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.1 inches in the 97741 zip code means that it is one of the driest places in Oregon.

November is the rainiest month in the 97741 zip code with 9.5 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.4 rainy days. There are 76.8 rainy days annually in the 97741 zip code, which is one of the least rainy places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 13.7 inches in the 97741 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in the 97741 zip code with 4.6 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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