Cornelius, OR Climate


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Cornelius, OR has a moderate climate with warm summers and mild winters. Summers typically have temperatures that range from the mid-60s to the upper 80s while winters are generally cooled off by temperatures in the 40s and 50s. The area receives an average of about 37 inches of rain each year, most of which falls during the winter months, helping to keep the ground moist throughout much of the year. Snowfall is rare in Cornelius, but occasionally does occur during the winter months.

Cornelius, Oregon gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Cornelius averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 140 sunny days per year in Cornelius. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cornelius gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 157 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.3 Summer - 5.3 Winter
July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Cornelius, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCornelius, OregonUnited States
  42.2 in.38.1 in.
  3.4 in.27.8 in.
  156.6 days106.2 days
  140 days205 days
  81.1°85.8°
  34.3°21.7°
  7.47
  34.3
  180 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
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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 Cornelius with an average high temperature of 82.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Oregon. In Cornelius, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cornelius are September, July and August.
In Cornelius, there are 15.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cornelius with an average of 33.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Oregon.
In Cornelius, there are 48.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon.
In Cornelius, 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 in Cornelius is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.
December is the wettest month in Cornelius with 7.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 45% of yearly precipitation and 6% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.2 inches in Cornelius means that it is about average compared to other places in Oregon.
November is the rainiest month in Cornelius with 20.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 3.3 rainy days. There are 156.6 rainy days annually in Cornelius, which is rainier 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 10% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 3.4 inches in Cornelius means that it is about average compared to other places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in Cornelius with 1.4 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Very ugly town with nothing to do. It is turning into a pit. I moved away and am so happy I did and haven't looked back. I recommend looking elsewhere. Forest Grove is a  More

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