Klamath County, OR Climate

Klamath County, Oregon has a moderate climate, with long, hot summers and mild winters. The area experiences very little rainfall throughout the year, averaging just 19 inches annually. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the mid-90s, while in the winter months they typically stay around freezing. Snowfall is also quite rare in Klamath County, with an average of just 3 inches per year. With its dry climate and abundant sunshine, Klamath County is an ideal destination for those looking to escape the cold weather elsewhere.

Klamath County, Oregon gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Klamath County averages 58 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Klamath County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Klamath County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 93 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 58 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Klamath County is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Oregon.

8.8 Summer - 4.5 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Klamath County, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Klamath, Oregon	United States
	20.0 in.	38.1 in.
	58.1 in.	27.8 in.
	93.1 days	106.2 days
	216 days	205 days
	84.4°	85.8°
	19.7°	21.7°
	6.7	7
	3.2	4.3
	4983 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 Klamath County with an average high temperature of 84.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Oregon. In Klamath County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Klamath County are September, June and August.

In Klamath County, there are 18.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Oregon.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Klamath County with an average of 19.1°. This is one of the coldest places in Oregon.

In Klamath County, there are 198.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Oregon.

In Klamath County, there are 4.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Oregon.

Humidity is low in Klamath County, 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 Klamath County with 3.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 42% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.0 inches in Klamath County means that it is drier than most places in Oregon.

December is the rainiest month in Klamath County with 12.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 2.5 rainy days. There are 93.1 rainy days annually in Klamath County, which is less rainy than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 11% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 58.1 inches in Klamath County means that it is one of the snowiest places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in Klamath County with 16.8 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Julie · Fresno, CA

Sprague River, OR

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My husband and I purchased property in the Sprague River area last year and absolutely love being there. The people are very friendly and it's a beautiful place with More

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