Black Butte Ranch, OR Climate


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Black Butte Ranch, OR is situated in the Cascade Mountains and enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The area is known for having moderate temperatures throughout the year with occasional rain and snowfall during the winter months. Summers are generally mild and sunny, while winters can bring cooler temperatures with occasional snow or ice storms. Winters tend to be drier than summers, however, when it does rain in the area it typically brings much needed moisture to help sustain the region’s vegetation and wildlife. Overall, Black Butte Ranch enjoys a comfortable climate that makes it an ideal spot for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding and more.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Black Butte Ranch is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Oregon.

8.8 Summer - 5.1 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Black Butte Ranch, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBlack Butte Ranch, OregonUnited States
  11.4 in.38.1 in.
  16.1 in.27.8 in.
  72.8 days106.2 days
  162 days205 days
  84.2°85.8°
  23.2°21.7°
  77
  3.24.3
  3350 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 Black Butte Ranch with an average high temperature of 84.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Oregon. In Black Butte Ranch, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Black Butte Ranch are September, June and August.
In Black Butte Ranch, there are 19.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Oregon.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Black Butte Ranch with an average of 21.4°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Black Butte Ranch, there are 178.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Oregon.
In Black Butte Ranch, there are 2.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
Humidity is low in Black Butte Ranch, 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.
January is the wettest month in Black Butte Ranch with 1.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 37% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.4 inches in Black Butte Ranch means that it is one of the driest places in Oregon.
December is the rainiest month in Black Butte Ranch with 9.1 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.7 rainy days. There are 72.8 rainy days annually in Black Butte Ranch, 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 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 16.1 inches in Black Butte Ranch means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in Black Butte Ranch with 4.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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