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Damascus, Oregon is known for its mild climate that remains consistent throughout the year. The average high in summer months is usually around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low in winter months is typically between 35 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The city receives an annual precipitation of 35 inches, with most of it falling from October through April. Damascus also experiences some snowfall each year, especially in the higher elevation areas. Overall, the climate of Damascus is moderate and enjoyable, making it a great place to live and visit.

Damascus, Oregon gets 61 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Damascus averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 142 sunny days per year in Damascus. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Damascus gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 177 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 61 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Damascus is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Oregon.

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

  ClimateDamascus, OregonUnited States
  61.4 in.38.1 in.
  2.2 in.27.8 in.
  176.7 days106.2 days
  142 days205 days
  79.2°85.8°
  35.4°21.7°
  7.27
  2.84.3
  531 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 Damascus with an average high temperature of 80.2°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Oregon. In Damascus, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Damascus are July, August and September.
In Damascus, there are 10.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Oregon.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Damascus with an average of 34.5°. This is warmer than most places in Oregon.
In Damascus, there are 31.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Oregon.
In Damascus, 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 Damascus 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.
November is the wettest month in Damascus with 8.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 38% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 61.4 inches in Damascus means that it is wetter than most places in Oregon.
November is the rainiest month in Damascus with 20.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 4.7 rainy days. There are 176.7 rainy days annually in Damascus, which is one of the rainiest 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 2.2 inches in Damascus means that it is less snowy than most places in Oregon. February is the snowiest month in Damascus with 0.7 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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