Black Butte Ranch, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Jefferson County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
162
Population
20/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
95.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Black Butte Ranch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 51.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,425 ft (1,044 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3642°N, 121.6686°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 78 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Belknap (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 16 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 21 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 27 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 36 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 43 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 80 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 89 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 112 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 164 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 172 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Black Butte Ranch has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 30°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and September the driest (0.5").