John Day, Oregon Climate Data

John Day, Oregon has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 34.1 °F (low) to 63 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 12.6 Inches. John Day is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.

Avg Annual High63 °F
Avg Annual Low34.1 °F
Annual Precipitation12.6 in.
Hardiness ZoneZone 6b
Growing Season: Last frost around May 11 - May 20 — First frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 — Approximately 150-180 Days frost days per year.

Monthly Average Climate Data for John Day, Oregon

Average monthly temperatures and precipitation Switch to Celsius / Metric
MonthAvg. LowAvg. HighAvg. Precip
January23.1 °F42.2 °F1.01 in.
February24.4 °F46.5 °F0.68 in.
March28.2 °F53.2 °F1.25 in.
April32.1 °F59.3 °F1.49 in.
May38.5 °F68.3 °F1.92 in.
June44.1 °F76.5 °F1.34 in.
July49.0 °F88.7 °F0.48 in.
August47.4 °F88.2 °F0.48 in.
September40.5 °F79.2 °F0.47 in.
October32.8 °F64.5 °F1.11 in.
November27.2 °F49.4 °F1.21 in.
December22.2 °F40.5 °F1.14 in.
Annual34.1 °F63 °F12.58 in.

Climate Zone Data for John Day, Oregon

Average First Frost DateSep. 21 - Sep. 30
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - May 20
Average Days With Frost150-180 Days
Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b : -5°F to 0°F
Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F
Current Drought ConditionsExtreme Drought
Köppen Climate ClassificationBSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate
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