Gilchrist, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Deschutes County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
293
Population
771/sq mi density
$346,100
Home Value
$259,060 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gilchrist experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 73.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,468 ft (1,362 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4785°N, 121.6939°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Deschutes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roseburg Regional (RBG) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 19 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Davis Lake (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 14 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 46 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 56 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 70 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 73 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 91 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 102 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Gilchrist has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 30°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.5").