Klamath County Climate
Klamath County, Oregon
Avg Annual Temp
43.8°F
Annual Precip
27.9"
Annual Snowfall
191.7"
Extreme Heat Days
14.914285714285716
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Klamath County Weather
A High-Altitude Cold Spot in Oregon
Klamath County averages just 43.8°F annually, placing it well below the national median temperature. Its high-elevation climate creates a much chillier profile than the rest of the country.
One of Oregon's Coldest Resident Counties
The county's 43.8°F average is nearly seven degrees colder than the Oregon state average of 50.5°F. It remains drier than many parts of the state, receiving 27.9 inches of annual precipitation.
Colder and Snowier Than Eastern Neighbors
Klamath is significantly colder than neighboring Lake County, which averages 46.6°F. The most striking difference is snowfall, as Klamath's 191.7 inches dwarfs Lake's 23.2 inches.
Massive Snowfall and Brisk Winters
Winter is the dominant season here, averaging 29.7°F with a staggering 191.7 inches of annual snow. Even in summer, temperatures stay cool at an average of 59.7°F with only 15 days over 90°F.
Heavy Duty Snow Removal is Essential
Residents must own professional-grade snow removal equipment to manage nearly 200 inches of annual snowfall. Heating systems should be rated for sub-freezing January averages of 29.2°F.
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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.