Zip 97532 (Merlin, OR) Climate

97532 Merlin, OR has a mild climate with mild winters and hot summers. Winter temperatures in the Merlin area generally do not drop below freezing, while summer temperatures are often quite warm, usually reaching into the 80s Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 20 inches of rainfall per year, mostly concentrated in winter months. During summer months, the area can become quite dry and sunny with occasional thunderstorms occurring. Despite the hot summers, the moderate climate is ideal for growing crops and enjoying outdoor activities.

Merlin (zip 97532), Oregon gets 30 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Merlin (zip 97532) averages 2 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 Merlin (zip 97532). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Merlin (zip 97532) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 107 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 30 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 97532 zip code is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Oregon.

8.4 Summer - 5.8 Winter

June, September and May are the most pleasant months in the 97532 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Merlin, Oregon	United States
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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 97532 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.6°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Oregon. In the 97532 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 97532 zip code are June, May and September.

In the 97532 zip code, there are 52.9 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 97532 zip code with an average of 34.0°. This is warmer than most places in Oregon.

In the 97532 zip code, there are 51.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon.

In the 97532 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 97532 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 97532 zip code with 6.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 49% of yearly precipitation and 4% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 29.9 inches in the 97532 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Oregon.

December is the rainiest month in the 97532 zip code with 15.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.7 rainy days. There are 107.0 rainy days annually in the 97532 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 7% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 2.3 inches in the 97532 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Oregon. January is the snowiest month in the 97532 zip code with 0.8 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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