Zip 97536 (Prospect, OR) Climate

Prospect, OR (97536) has a mild climate with warm summers and mild winters. The average high temperature in summer is in the mid-80s Fahrenheit and the average low temperature in winter is around 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with winter precipitation generally more prevalent than summer. Snowfall is rare but does occur during certain years. Prospect enjoys a comfortable climate all year round that makes it an ideal location for those seeking to enjoy outdoor activities in any season.

Prospect (zip 97536), Oregon gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Prospect (zip 97536) averages 16 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 Prospect (zip 97536). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Prospect (zip 97536) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 127 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 16 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 97536 zip code is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Oregon.

8.7 Summer - 5.3 Winter

June, September and July are the most pleasant months in the 97536 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 97536 zip code with an average high temperature of 88.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Oregon. In the 97536 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 97536 zip code are June, September and May.

In the 97536 zip code, there are 38.3 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 97536 zip code with an average of 29.6°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.

In the 97536 zip code, there are 103.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.

In the 97536 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 97536 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 97536 zip code with 6.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 41% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 36.4 inches in the 97536 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Oregon.

November is the rainiest month in the 97536 zip code with 16.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.6 rainy days. There are 127.3 rainy days annually in the 97536 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 9% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 16.2 inches in the 97536 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon. January is the snowiest month in the 97536 zip code with 4.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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