Climate Insights for Baker City

The climate in Baker City is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 556mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 80mm of rainfall. Baker City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Baker City experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Baker City has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Baker City is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 556mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 80mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8mm. That's 72mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Baker City receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 261cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 71cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Baker City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Baker City, which began on March 20, 2026. Baker City is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 2 days from now.

The best time to visit Baker City is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Baker City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.