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La Pine, OR is located in the High Desert region of Central Oregon and has a mild, dry climate. Summers are warm and lengthy, while winters tend to be cold and snowy. La Pine has an average of 17 inches of precipitation annually, with most of it falling from October to April as snowfall. Spring and fall are dry and mild, while summer temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. La Pine enjoys an abundance of sunny days year round and is situated close to the Cascade Mountains where skiing is available during winter months.

La Pine, Oregon gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

La Pine averages 95 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 157 sunny days per year in La Pine. The US average is 205 sunny days.

La Pine gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 110 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 19
Rain: averages 23 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 95 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for La Pine is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Oregon.

8.7 Summer - 3.9 Winter
July, August and September are the most pleasant months in La Pine, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLa Pine, OregonUnited States
  22.5 in.38.1 in.
  94.6 in.27.8 in.
  110.4 days106.2 days
  157 days205 days
  82.3°85.8°
  18.5°21.7°
  6.47
  3.24.3
  4236 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 La Pine with an average high temperature of 82.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Oregon. In La Pine, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for La Pine are September, August and July.
In La Pine, there are 13.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for La Pine with an average of 17.5°. This is one of the coldest places in Oregon.
In La Pine, there are 226.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Oregon.
In La Pine, there are 6.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Oregon.
Humidity is low in La Pine, 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 La Pine with 3.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 43% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 22.5 inches in La Pine means that it is drier than most places in Oregon.
December is the rainiest month in La Pine with 13.6 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 3.4 rainy days. There are 110.4 rainy days annually in La Pine, which is less rainy than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 94.6 inches in La Pine means that it is one of the snowiest places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in La Pine with 24.2 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 8 years ago

Having lived outside La Pine proper, in the county, over 20 years, I think crime is very low. I see a safe place for kids to grow up, having outdoor adventures, fishing  More

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La Pine & surrounding area are a hub for things to do & see in all directions. SOUTH is Crater Lake, of course. WEST is 66 mile loop (great for motorcycles) Cascade  More

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