Milton-Freewater, OR Climate


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Milton-Freewater, OR has a mild climate with hot summers and cool winters. The average high temperature during the summer months is in the upper 80s, while the average low temperatures are around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. During the winter months, the average high temperature is usually in the mid to upper 40s, while the average low temperature drops down into the 20s. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with snowfall occurring mainly during late winter and early spring.

Milton-Freewater, Oregon gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Milton-Freewater averages 9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 189 sunny days per year in Milton-Freewater. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Milton-Freewater gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 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 29
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 9 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.9 Summer - 5.2 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Milton-Freewater, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMilton-Freewater, OregonUnited States
  18.4 in.38.1 in.
  9.2 in.27.8 in.
  104.1 days106.2 days
  189 days205 days
  89.2°85.8°
  29.1°21.7°
  7.47
  3.24.3
  1043 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 Milton-Freewater with an average high temperature of 89.2°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Oregon. In Milton-Freewater, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Milton-Freewater are September, June and May.
In Milton-Freewater, there are 37.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Oregon.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Milton-Freewater with an average of 27.5°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Milton-Freewater, there are 82.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Milton-Freewater, there are 1.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
Humidity is low in Milton-Freewater, 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.
November is the wettest month in Milton-Freewater with 2.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 32% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.4 inches in Milton-Freewater means that it is drier than most places in Oregon.
December is the rainiest month in Milton-Freewater with 12.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.7 rainy days. There are 104.1 rainy days annually in Milton-Freewater, which is less rainy than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 12% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 9.2 inches in Milton-Freewater means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in Milton-Freewater with 3.2 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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