Weather in Oregon, Ohio
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Light Drizzle34%81°53°
- SundayMay 17Overcast12%89°62°
- MondayMay 18Light Drizzle24%87°64°
- TuesdayMay 19Heavy Drizzle71%85°68°
- WednesdayMay 20Drizzle71%70°51°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—56°47°
- FridayMay 22Drizzle15%56°52°
- PM 2.5
- 5.1 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 5.7 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 8.9 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 82.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:16 AM
- Moonset
- 1:17 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open along the stoops
Oregon at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 72°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: April 26 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Oregon's warmest month is July (~75°F mean) and its coldest is January (~27°F). Rainfall peaks in May (3.5 inches) and bottoms out in February (1.8 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 1.8″ | 4 |
| February | 29° | 1.8″ | 4 |
| March | 38° | 2.3″ | 5 |
| April | 50° | 3.3″ | 7 |
| May | 61° | 3.5″ | 8 |
| June | 71° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| July | 75° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| August | 73° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| September | 66° | 3.1″ | 6 |
| October | 54° | 2.4″ | 6 |
| November | 42° | 2.3″ | 5 |
| December | 32° | 2.1″ | 5 |
Regional context
Oregon sits within a warm-summer humid continental climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Cleveland, OH, Akron, OH, Toledo, OH, Youngstown, OH, Canton, OH.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Oregon?
- Oregon's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Oregon?
- May is the wettest month with about 3.5 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 32 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Oregon?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 75°F.
- What is the coldest month in Oregon?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 27°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Oregon?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Oregon get?
- Oregon averages about 67 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Oregon?
- Oregon's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Oregon, Ohio sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 27°F while July averages 75°F — a 48°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Oregon receives about 32 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 67 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (41.7°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.