| | Melrose, OR | Cottage Grove, OR | United States |
| Rainfall | 35.4 | 47.2 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 0.5 | 1.9 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 145.6 | 154.6 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 179 | 159 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 84.7 | 80.5 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 36 | 33.9 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 420 | 643 | 2443 |