Pilot Rock, OR Climate


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Pilot Rock, OR is located in the Blue Mountains region and has a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot, dry summers. Average temperatures range from 35°F in the winter to 78°F in the summer. Precipitation is limited, averaging just 16 inches per year, and snowfall is rare, usually occurring only at higher elevations. The area experiences sunny days throughout much of the year, creating a pleasant atmosphere for outdoor activities and recreation.

Pilot Rock, Oregon gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Pilot Rock averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Pilot Rock. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Pilot Rock gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 28
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.8 Summer - 5.2 Winter
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Pilot Rock, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimatePilot Rock, OregonUnited States
  13.6 in.38.1 in.
  18.0 in.27.8 in.
  104.8 days106.2 days
  194 days205 days
  88.9°85.8°
  27.5°21.7°
  7.37
  3.24.3
  1703 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 Pilot Rock with an average high temperature of 88.9°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Oregon. In Pilot Rock, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Pilot Rock are September, June and May.
In Pilot Rock, there are 35.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Oregon.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Pilot Rock with an average of 25.9°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Pilot Rock, there are 98.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Pilot Rock, there are 1.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
Humidity is low in Pilot Rock, 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.
May is the wettest month in Pilot Rock with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 33% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.6 inches in Pilot Rock means that it is drier than most places in Oregon.
November is the rainiest month in Pilot Rock with 13.0 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 3.0 rainy days. There are 104.8 rainy days annually in Pilot Rock, which is less rainy than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 18.0 inches in Pilot Rock means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in Pilot Rock with 6.3 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Pilot Rock is a wonderful place to call home. I have lived here for the last eight years, and raised a family. After living elswhere, I am impressed with the amount of  More

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