Josephine County Climate
Josephine County, Oregon
Avg Annual Temp
53.1°F
Annual Precip
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
4.8"
Extreme Heat Days
43.666666666666664
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Josephine County Weather
Josephine County Matches the National Median Temperature
With an average annual temperature of 53.1°F, Josephine County sits right at the national median. This mediterranean climate remains mild compared to the broader United States.
Warmer and Wetter Than the Oregon Average
The county's 53.1°F average temperature makes it significantly warmer than the state average of 50.5°F. It also receives 41.3 inches of annual precipitation, outpacing the Oregon average of 37.4 inches.
Southern Oregon's Warm Interior Basin
Josephine is warmer than neighboring Klamath County, which averages just 43.8°F. While Lane County to the north shares a similar 52.6°F average, Josephine experiences more intense summer peaks.
Hot Summers and Mild Snowfall
Summer temperatures average 67.6°F, but the county faces 44 extreme heat days above 90°F annually. Winters remain manageable with an average temperature of 40.5°F and only 4.8 inches of snow.
Prepare for Extended Summer Heat Waves
Residents should invest in high-efficiency cooling systems to handle the 44 days of extreme heat each year. While heavy snow gear isn't vital, reliable rain protection is necessary for the 41.3 inches of annual rainfall.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.