Counties with the coldest winters in Oregon
#24. Josephine County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 41.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.6 degrees
#24. Lane County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 41.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
#24. Washington County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 41.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
#23. Multnomah County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 41.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 38.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#22. Marion County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 40.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 37.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 37.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#21. Linn County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 40.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 37.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 37.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.6 degrees
#20. Jackson County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 40.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 36.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.2 degrees
#19. Clackamas County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#18. Morrow County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.8 degrees
#17. Gilliam County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
#16. Umatilla County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 35.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4 degrees
#15. Sherman County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 35.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
#14. Wheeler County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 35.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.6 degrees
#13. Jefferson County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
#12. Wasco County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#11. Lake County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 33.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.7 degrees
#10. Crook County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 33.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4 degrees
#9. Klamath County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 33.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.6 degrees
#8. Hood River County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 33.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
#6. Deschutes County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 33.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.8 degrees
#6. Harney County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 33.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 28.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 28.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.3 degrees
#5. Malheur County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 33.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 28.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 28.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.2 degrees
#4. Grant County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 32.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.2 degrees
#3. Union County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 31.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.9 degrees
#2. Baker County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 30.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 26.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 26.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.2 degrees
#1. Wallowa County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 30.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 26.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 26.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.9 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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