Lonerock, OR Climate


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United States / Oregon / No Metro Area / Gilliam County / Lonerock / Zip Codes
Lonerock, OR has a unique climate that sees mild temperatures in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter. The area experiences moderate precipitation throughout the year, with seasonal snowfall occurring in the winter months. The summers are generally warm but not overly hot, with temperatures rarely going above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The winters are usually quite cold with temperatures often dropping below freezing for extended periods of time. Overall, Lonerock enjoys a pleasant climate which makes it ideal for outdoor activities all year round.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lonerock is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Oregon.

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

  ClimateLonerock, OregonUnited States
  14.3 in.38.1 in.
  17.9 in.27.8 in.
  90.8 days106.2 days
  195 days205 days
  84.8°85.8°
  27.5°21.7°
  7.37
  2.94.3
  2854 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 Lonerock with an average high temperature of 84.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Oregon. In Lonerock, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lonerock are September, June and August.
In Lonerock, there are 21.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Oregon.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lonerock with an average of 25.7°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Lonerock, there are 115.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.
In Lonerock, 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 Lonerock, 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 Lonerock with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 33% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.3 inches in Lonerock means that it is drier than most places in Oregon.
November is the rainiest month in Lonerock with 11.4 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.7 rainy days. There are 90.8 rainy days annually in Lonerock, which is less rainy than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 17.9 inches in Lonerock means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in Lonerock with 5.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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