Jacksonville, OR Climate


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Jacksonville, OR experiences a mild climate typical of the Pacific Northwest region. Summers are typically sunny and dry with temperatures ranging from warm to hot, while winters tend to be cool and wet. Average summer temperatures reach a high of 79 degrees Fahrenheit (26 °C) while the average winter temperature is around 41°F (5°C). Precipitation levels are generally higher in winter months than in summer months, averaging at about 11 inches (280 mm) per year. Despite the cooler temperatures during winter months, Jacksonville rarely sees any snowfall or freezing weather.

Jacksonville, Oregon gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Jacksonville averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Jacksonville. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Jacksonville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 110 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 30
Rain: averages 23 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.6 Summer - 5.7 Winter
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Jacksonville, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateJacksonville, OregonUnited States
  23.2 in.38.1 in.
  4.2 in.27.8 in.
  109.5 days106.2 days
  199 days205 days
  88.8°85.8°
  29.6°21.7°
  7.47
  3.24.3
  1565 ft.2443 ft.
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 Jacksonville with an average high temperature of 88.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Oregon. In Jacksonville, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Jacksonville are June, September and May.
In Jacksonville, there are 40.3 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 Jacksonville with an average of 29.6°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Jacksonville, there are 102.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 43% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 23.2 inches in Jacksonville means that it is drier than most places in Oregon.
December is the rainiest month in Jacksonville with 15.0 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 2.2 rainy days. There are 109.5 rainy days annually in Jacksonville, 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 9% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 4.2 inches in Jacksonville means that it is about average compared to other places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in Jacksonville with 1.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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