Fossil, OR is a small coastal town located in 97830. It has mild temperatures year round, as the Pacific Ocean influences the climate. Summers are mild and wet, while winters tend to be cooler and dryer due to the rain shadow effect of the nearby Cascades Mountain range. Temperatures in Fossil rarely drop below freezing, providing a comfortable climate for its residents. The surrounding area is particularly lush with forests, rivers, and diverse wildlife due to the temperate climate conditions.
Fossil (zip 97830), Oregon gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fossil (zip 97830) averages 12 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Fossil (zip 97830). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fossil (zip 97830) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 25
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year