Zip 97836 (Heppner, OR) Climate

Heppner, OR is located in the Eastern part of Oregon and has a semi-arid climate. The summers are usually hot and dry, while winters tend to be cold and wet with occasional snowfall. The average temperature ranges between 30°F in the winter and 90°F in the summer months, with an annual average of approximately 60°F. The area receives about 12 inches of rain per year, making it one of the drier parts of Oregon. Heppner also experiences strong winds during certain times of the year which can make for extreme temperatures at times.

Heppner (zip 97836), Oregon gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Heppner (zip 97836) averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in Heppner (zip 97836). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Heppner (zip 97836) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 85 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 97836 zip code is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Oregon.

8.8 Summer - 5.4 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 97836 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Heppner, Oregon	United States
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	88.0°	85.8°
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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 97836 zip code with an average high temperature of 88.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Oregon. In the 97836 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 97836 zip code are June, September and May.

In the 97836 zip code, there are 35.9 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 97836 zip code with an average of 24.8°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.

In the 97836 zip code, there are 116.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.

In the 97836 zip code, 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 the 97836 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.

May is the wettest month in the 97836 zip code with 1.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 32% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.5 inches in the 97836 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Oregon.

November is the rainiest month in the 97836 zip code with 10.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.4 rainy days. There are 84.5 rainy days annually in the 97836 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 13.1 inches in the 97836 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon. December is the snowiest month in the 97836 zip code with 4.2 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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