Cave Junction, OR Climate


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Cave Junction, OR has a mild climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Average summer temperatures range from the mid-70s to the low 80s, while winter temperatures typically hover in the high 30s to mid-50s. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year, with an average of around 34 inches per year. Snowfall is rare, but occasional snow showers can be expected during winter months. Overall, Cave Junction has a pleasant climate suited for many outdoor activities and recreation.

Cave Junction, Oregon gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Cave Junction averages 7 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Cave Junction. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cave Junction gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 7 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Cave Junction is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Oregon.

8.1 Summer - 5.8 Winter
June, May and September are the most pleasant months in Cave Junction, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCave Junction, OregonUnited States
  43.5 in.38.1 in.
  7.1 in.27.8 in.
  103.1 days106.2 days
  196 days205 days
  91.9°85.8°
  32.5°21.7°
  7.37
  3.24.3
  1342 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.

August is the hottest month for Cave Junction with an average high temperature of 92.0°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Oregon. In Cave Junction, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cave Junction are May, June and October.
In Cave Junction, there are 61.2 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 Cave Junction with an average of 32.5°. This is about average compared to other places in Oregon.
In Cave Junction, there are 71.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Cave Junction, 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 Cave Junction, 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 Cave Junction with 8.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 51% of yearly precipitation and 3% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.5 inches in Cave Junction means that it is wetter than most places in Oregon.
December is the rainiest month in Cave Junction with 15.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.5 rainy days. There are 103.1 rainy days annually in Cave Junction, which is less rainy than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 7% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 7.1 inches in Cave Junction means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon. January is the snowiest month in Cave Junction with 2.4 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 10 years ago

Rainfall around CJ depends on where you are relative to the mountains. Some places toward the coast get 80-120 inches. Grants Pass gets around 35 inches, Medford around  More

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Over 11 years ago

Thinking of moving to cave junction in 2014. Would anybody have any comments on the weather,it's supose to get 61 in. per year ,is that  More

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Over 16 years ago

Cave Junction Oregon has been my home for over 30 years. Even though the city of Cave Junction only has approx. 1300+ folks, our valley that goes by the name of "The  More

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