Zip 97538 (Selma, OR) Climate

The climate in 97538 Selma, OR is characterized by warm and dry summers, with temperatures usually ranging from 60-85 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters tend to be mild and wet, with occasional snowfall in the higher elevations. The average annual precipitation is around 47 inches with most of the rain occurring during the winter months. The area has moderate humidity levels and low wind speeds throughout the year, making it a great place to enjoy outdoor activities all year long.

Selma (zip 97538), Oregon gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Selma (zip 97538) 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 Selma (zip 97538). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Selma (zip 97538) 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 32
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 7 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 97538 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 97538 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Selma, Oregon	United States
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	91.5°	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.

August is the hottest month for the 97538 zip code with an average high temperature of 91.6°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Oregon. In the 97538 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 97538 zip code are May, June and October.

In the 97538 zip code, there are 58.8 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 97538 zip code with an average of 32.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Oregon.

In the 97538 zip code, there are 73.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.

In the 97538 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 97538 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 97538 zip code with 8.6 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 42.0 inches in the 97538 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Oregon.

December is the rainiest month in the 97538 zip code with 15.0 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.5 rainy days. There are 102.6 rainy days annually in the 97538 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 6.8 inches in the 97538 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon. January is the snowiest month in the 97538 zip code with 2.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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