The Dalles, OR Climate


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The Dalles, OR enjoys a mild climate influenced by the nearby Columbia River Gorge and Cascade Range. Winters are generally cool and wet with temperatures averaging in the mid-40s Fahrenheit (6-7 Celsius). Summers are warm and dry, with temperatures reaching into the mid-80s Fahrenheit (29-31 Celsius). The area gets plenty of sunshine, with the average annual precipitation amounting to just over 10 inches. The town is known for its mild temperatures throughout the year, making it an ideal holiday destination.

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

The Dalles averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 177 sunny days per year in The Dalles. The US average is 205 sunny days.

The Dalles 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for The Dalles is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Oregon.

9.3 Summer - 5.1 Winter
June, July and September are the most pleasant months in The Dalles, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateThe Dalles, OregonUnited States
  18.4 in.38.1 in.
  13.7 in.27.8 in.
  105.0 days106.2 days
  177 days205 days
  86.4°85.8°
  30.1°21.7°
  7.57
  2.84.3
  253 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 The Dalles with an average high temperature of 86.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Oregon. In The Dalles, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for The Dalles are June, September and May.
In The Dalles, there are 32.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Oregon.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for The Dalles with an average of 29.5°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.
In The Dalles, there are 77.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
In The Dalles, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
Humidity is low in The Dalles, 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 The Dalles with 3.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 49% of yearly precipitation and 6% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.4 inches in The Dalles means that it is drier than most places in Oregon.
November is the rainiest month in The Dalles with 15.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.7 rainy days. There are 105.0 rainy days annually in The Dalles, 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 8% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 13.7 inches in The Dalles means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon. January is the snowiest month in The Dalles with 4.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in The Dalles for two years and I love it. The community is so kind and eager to get people involved. It's small enough that getting around town is quick and  More

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Over 5 years ago

WE chose TheDalles after living in WA State, Arizona, PA, and Texas over a 45 year span. Small town atmosphere and traffic, one of the BEST libraries in the country,  More

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Over 9 years ago

Fifteen year implant from from Seattle, don't miss the traffic,rain and gloom. Love the sun, water, picturesque views, history, hiking, cycling, small town parades and  More

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