Zip 97531 (Kerby, OR) Climate

Kerby, Oregon, in zip code 97531, is a small community nestled in the Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon. It enjoys mild summers and cold winters with an average temperature range between 25°F to 85°F. In the summertime, temperatures can exceed 90°F during the day while dropping into the 50s at night. Winters are relatively dry and bring temperatures that usually do not dip below 26°F. The area receives an average of 36 inches of precipitation each year with snowfall occurring on rare occasions. Kerby's weather is largely influenced by its moderate elevation and its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, creating a temperate climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year.

Kerby (zip 97531), Oregon gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Kerby (zip 97531) averages 7 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Kerby (zip 97531). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Kerby (zip 97531) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 7 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 97531 zip code is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Oregon.

8.1 Summer - 5.7 Winter

June, May and September are the most pleasant months in the 97531 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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.

August is the hottest month for the 97531 zip code with an average high temperature of 91.9°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Oregon. In the 97531 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 97531 zip code are May, June and October.

In the 97531 zip code, there are 60.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Oregon.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 97531 zip code with an average of 32.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Oregon.

In the 97531 zip code, there are 71.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon.

In the 97531 zip code, 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 is low in the 97531 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 97531 zip code with 8.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 51% of yearly precipitation and 3% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.5 inches in the 97531 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Oregon.

December is the rainiest month in the 97531 zip code with 15.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.5 rainy days. There are 103.1 rainy days annually in the 97531 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 7% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 7.1 inches in the 97531 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon. January is the snowiest month in the 97531 zip code with 2.4 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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