Lake County Climate
Lake County, Oregon
Avg Annual Temp
46.6°F
Annual Precip
12.8"
Annual Snowfall
23.2"
Extreme Heat Days
26.0875
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Lake County Weather
Cool Temps in a High Desert Climate
Lake County's annual average of 46.6°F is notably cooler than the national median. This high-desert region experiences significant temperature swings throughout the year.
A Dry Outlier in the Pacific Northwest
With only 12.8 inches of annual precipitation, Lake County is far drier than the Oregon average of 37.4 inches. It also tracks nearly four degrees cooler than the state average temperature.
Drier Than Its High-Desert Neighbors
Lake County receives less than half the precipitation of neighboring Klamath County. While Klamath is colder overall, Lake sees 26 extreme heat days compared to Klamath's 15.
Hot Days and Moderate Snow
The county sees 26 days of heat over 90°F, contributing to a summer average of 63.5°F. Winters are cold, averaging 31.5°F with 23.2 inches of annual snowfall.
Prepare for Arid Conditions and Extremes
Water conservation is vital given the low 12.8 inches of annual rainfall. Residents should prepare for both sub-freezing winter nights and nearly a month's worth of 90°F summer days.
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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.