Rufus, Oregon has a Humid Continental Climate - Dry Cool Summer climate (Köppen classification: Dsb). Average annual temperatures range from 6.6 °C (low) to 18.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 274.1 Millimeters. Rufus is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.3 °C | 5.8 °C | 47.5 mm |
| February | 0.2 °C | 8.8 °C | 32.77 mm |
| March | 2.6 °C | 13.4 °C | 24.64 mm |
| April | 5.3 °C | 17.2 °C | 16.26 mm |
| May | 9 °C | 22.1 °C | 16.26 mm |
| June | 12.2 °C | 25.6 °C | 9.14 mm |
| July | 15.6 °C | 31.2 °C | 4.06 mm |
| August | 15.5 °C | 31.4 °C | 4.32 mm |
| September | 11.3 °C | 26.7 °C | 7.11 mm |
| October | 6.3 °C | 18.7 °C | 20.07 mm |
| November | 2.3 °C | 10.6 °C | 38.61 mm |
| December | -0.3 °C | 5.6 °C | 53.34 mm |
| Annual | 6.6 °C | 18.1 °C | 274.08 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dsb - Humid Continental Climate - Dry Cool Summer |