Jefferson, OR Climate


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The climate in Jefferson, OR is generally moderate with mild winters and warm summers. The average temperature throughout the year ranges from the mid-30s to the high-60s Fahrenheit, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities. Precipitation is abundant in Jefferson, with an average of 36 inches per year falling as rain or snow. Winters typically experience light snowfall but no extreme cold snaps. Summers are usually sunny and warm, but there can be occasional showers or thunderstorms. Overall, the climate in Jefferson makes it a great place for people who enjoy outdoor activities and mild weather all year round.

Jefferson, Oregon gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Jefferson averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 153 sunny days per year in Jefferson. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Jefferson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 158 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.3 Summer - 5.4 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Jefferson, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateJefferson, OregonUnited States
  47.2 in.38.1 in.
  4.3 in.27.8 in.
  158.0 days106.2 days
  153 days205 days
  81.9°85.8°
  34.2°21.7°
  7.47
  2.94.3
  233 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 Jefferson with an average high temperature of 82.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Oregon. In Jefferson, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Jefferson are September, July and August.
In Jefferson, there are 14.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Jefferson with an average of 34.2°. This is warmer than most places in Oregon.
In Jefferson, there are 42.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Oregon.
In Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 July, August and June.
December is the wettest month in Jefferson with 7.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 42% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.2 inches in Jefferson means that it is wetter than most places in Oregon.
December is the rainiest month in Jefferson with 19.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 3.4 rainy days. There are 158.0 rainy days annually in Jefferson, which is rainier than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 10% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 4.3 inches in Jefferson means that it is about average compared to other places in Oregon. February is the snowiest month in Jefferson with 2.0 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 15 years ago

I am 21 yrs. old, and have lived in Jefferson most of my life ( about 20 yrs.) It's a nice little town resting on the banks of the Santiam River. The town sign says  More

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