Prineville, OR Climate


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Prineville, OR experiences a mild climate characterized by warm summers and relatively cold winters. Summers often reach temperatures in the mid-80s, while winter temperatures hover around freezing or slightly below. The area gets an average of 11 inches of rain per year which is spread out evenly throughout the year, helping to maintain moderate humidity levels. Prineville typically enjoys clear skies and plenty of sunshine, making it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities throughout the year.

Prineville, Oregon gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Prineville averages 11 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Prineville. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Prineville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 76 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 24
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.9 Summer - 5.3 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Prineville, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimatePrineville, OregonUnited States
  10.1 in.38.1 in.
  11.4 in.27.8 in.
  75.7 days106.2 days
  204 days205 days
  84.9°85.8°
  24.3°21.7°
  7.27
  3.14.3
  2881 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 Prineville with an average high temperature of 84.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Oregon. In Prineville, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Prineville are September, June and August.
In Prineville, there are 22.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Oregon.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Prineville with an average of 22.5°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Prineville, there are 160.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Prineville, there are 2.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
Humidity is low in Prineville, 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 Prineville with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 34% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.1 inches in Prineville means that it is one of the driest places in Oregon.
November is the rainiest month in Prineville with 8.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.7 rainy days. There are 75.7 rainy days annually in Prineville, which is one of the least rainy places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 11.4 inches in Prineville means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in Prineville with 3.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Sunshine 300 days a year, friendly people, conservative values. Less than an hour from  More

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Prineville is a great place to live, if you can find a home to live in. There is a housing shortage, at less than 1% and holding for more than 3 years. Otherwise, we  More

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We moved to Prineville from La Pine Oregon. Prineville is a smaller town of about 9k but has a huge amount of things that often go unnoticed. The beauty that surrounds  More

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