Ashland, OR Climate


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Ashland, OR has a Mediterranean climate, with mild temperatures year-round. In the summer months, temperatures generally stay between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (18 - 29 Celsius). Winters are warmer than most other areas of Oregon, with average temperatures in the 40s and 50s (4 - 10 Celsius) during December through February. Rainfall is distributed equally throughout the year with an average of about 24 inches per year (60 cm). The city experiences low humidity throughout the year, making it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities.

Ashland, Oregon gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Ashland. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Ashland 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 30
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.7 Summer - 5.7 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Ashland, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateAshland, OregonUnited States
  22.3 in.38.1 in.
  3.7 in.27.8 in.
  109.2 days106.2 days
  198 days205 days
  88.5°85.8°
  29.5°21.7°
  7.47
  3.24.3
  1949 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 Ashland with an average high temperature of 88.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Oregon. In Ashland, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ashland are June, September and May.
In Ashland, there are 38.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Oregon.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ashland with an average of 29.5°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Ashland, there are 103.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Ashland, 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 Ashland, 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 Ashland with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 41% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 22.3 inches in Ashland means that it is drier than most places in Oregon.
December is the rainiest month in Ashland with 14.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 2.3 rainy days. There are 109.2 rainy days annually in Ashland, which is less rainy than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 9% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 3.7 inches in Ashland means that it is about average compared to other places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in Ashland with 1.2 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 1 years ago

Really nice weather and a cool town and is great for people who love the outdoors with the nearby Rogue River and abundant mountain biking and hiking trails but is a  More

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I've lived in Ashland, OR for 13 years, and I love it. The winters are the mildest I've ever experienced. We get 196 sunny days per year. Lithia Park near  More

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Over 3 years ago

Sorry, Ashland. I've lived here on and off since 2001. The prices have gone utterly berserk. The town is smoky in the summer, cold and wet in the winter, and totally  More

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