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United States / Oregon / Albany-Lebanon Metro Area / Linn County / West Scio / Zip Codes
West Scio, OR has a mild climate suitable for growing many different crops and plants. Its average temperature ranges from the mid-fifties in winter to the upper eighties in summer. The region typically sees an even balance of sunshine and rain throughout the year, allowing for plentiful agricultural growth. Additionally, West Scio lies at a higher elevation than most of the surrounding area, providing it with cooler temperatures and more wind than other locations in Oregon. It is known for its pleasant climate and clear skies that often allow for stunning views of nearby mountain ranges.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

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

  ClimateWest Scio, OregonUnited States
  51.9 in.38.1 in.
  3.1 in.27.8 in.
  157.2 days106.2 days
  157 days205 days
  81.2°85.8°
  34.0°21.7°
  7.37
  34.3
  318 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 West Scio with an average high temperature of 81.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Oregon. In West Scio, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for West Scio are September, July and August.
In West Scio, there are 12.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Oregon.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for West Scio with an average of 34.0°. This is warmer than most places in Oregon.
In West Scio, there are 46.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon.
In West Scio, 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 West Scio 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.
November is the wettest month in West Scio with 8.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 40% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.9 inches in West Scio means that it is wetter than most places in Oregon.
December is the rainiest month in West Scio with 19.1 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 3.7 rainy days. There are 157.2 rainy days annually in West Scio, which is rainier 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 11% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 3.1 inches in West Scio means that it is about average compared to other places in Oregon. February is the snowiest month in West Scio with 1.6 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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