Wheeler County Climate
Wheeler County, Oregon
Avg Annual Temp
48.0°F
Annual Precip
14.4"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
22.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Wheeler County Weather
Cooler High-Desert Living
Wheeler County’s average annual temperature of 48.0°F is notably cooler than the national median. This high-altitude, semi-arid climate features crisp air and significant daily temperature swings.
Cooler and Drier Than the State Average
The county sits 2.5 degrees below the Oregon state average of 50.5°F. It is one of the state's driest regions, recording just 14.4 inches of precipitation annually compared to the 37.4-inch state average.
A Typical Central Oregon Profile
Wheeler shares the dry, sun-drenched characteristics of neighboring Grant and Gilliam counties. Its lower precipitation levels set it apart from the wetter forest zones found in the Cascades to the west.
Sharp Temperature Swings Throughout the Year
July averages a pleasant 66.1°F, though the county still sees 22 days of extreme heat over 90°F. While snowfall data is currently unavailable, the winter average of 34.3°F indicates a consistently cold season.
Dress in Layers for Desert Shifts
The gap between the 63.2°F summer average and 22 extreme heat days requires versatile clothing layers. Homeowners should focus on winterizing pipes to protect against the 34.3°F average winter temperatures.
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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.