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United States / Oregon / Klamath Falls Metro Area / Klamath County / Altamont / Zip Codes
Altamont, OR enjoys a mild climate with warm summers and cool winters. Average summer temperatures are in the mid-70s, while winter temperatures range from the low 30s to the mid-50s. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with around three inches of rain falling on average each month. Snowfall is very rare in Altamont, occurring just a few days each year on average. The area is known for its clear, sunny days that are perfect for exploring the many local outdoor attractions.

Altamont, Oregon gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Altamont averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Altamont. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Altamont gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 95 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 22
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Altamont is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Oregon.

8.8 Summer - 4.7 Winter
June, September and July are the most pleasant months in Altamont, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateAltamont, OregonUnited States
  16.2 in.38.1 in.
  37.6 in.27.8 in.
  95.3 days106.2 days
  214 days205 days
  86.2°85.8°
  21.8°21.7°
  77
  3.24.3
  4134 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 Altamont with an average high temperature of 86.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Oregon. In Altamont, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Altamont are September, June and August.
In Altamont, there are 24.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Oregon.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Altamont with an average of 21.1°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Altamont, there are 167.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Altamont, 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 Altamont, 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 Altamont with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 41% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.2 inches in Altamont means that it is drier than most places in Oregon.
December is the rainiest month in Altamont with 12.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 2.5 rainy days. There are 95.3 rainy days annually in Altamont, which is less rainy than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 11% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 37.6 inches in Altamont means that it is one of the snowiest places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in Altamont with 12.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Stewart · Altamont, OR
Don’t walk, run (from the locals)
Over 4 years ago

This town should have a sign that says, “Welcome to the meanest town in OR. Now go home.” Until reading these comments I thought I was alone thinking something is  More

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