Zip 97818 (Boardman, OR) Climate

Boardman, OR has a mild climate that is characterized by warm summers and relatively cool winters. The average temperature in the summer hovers around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, with temperatures rarely exceeding 95 degrees. Winters are mild compared to other parts of Oregon, with temperatures typically ranging between 35 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, but tends to be higher in winter due to increased cloud cover and lower evaporation rates. Despite having some extremely hot days during the summer months, Boardman's climate remains comfortable year-round.

Boardman (zip 97818), Oregon gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Boardman (zip 97818) averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 193 sunny days per year in Boardman (zip 97818). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Boardman (zip 97818) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 70 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 97818 zip code is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Oregon.

9.1 Summer - 5.6 Winter

June, September and May are the most pleasant months in the 97818 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Boardman, Oregon	United States
	8.7 in.	38.1 in.
	3.6 in.	27.8 in.
	69.9 days	106.2 days
	193 days	205 days
	89.0°	85.8°
	28.9°	21.7°
	7.6	7
	2.9	4.3
	313 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 the 97818 zip code with an average high temperature of 89.0°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Oregon. In the 97818 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 97818 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 97818 zip code, there are 33.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Oregon.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 97818 zip code with an average of 28.3°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.

In the 97818 zip code, there are 79.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.

In the 97818 zip code, there are 0.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Oregon.

Humidity is low in the 97818 zip code, 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 the 97818 zip code with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 38% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 8.7 inches in the 97818 zip code means that it is one of the driest places in Oregon.

December is the rainiest month in the 97818 zip code with 10.0 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.5 rainy days. There are 69.9 rainy days annually in the 97818 zip code, which is one of the least rainy places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 10% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 3.6 inches in the 97818 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in the 97818 zip code with 1.2 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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