Hermiston, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Morrow County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,406 Population 2,294/sq mi density
$67,128 Median Income $29,540 per capita
$244,700 Home Value $345,761 Zillow
$1,009 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
318 Violent Crime/100K 3,245 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,128 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$244,700 home value, $1,009/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
318 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hermiston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation483 ft (147 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density2,294/sq mi
Coordinates45.8329°N, 119.2852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMorrow County County
Nearest AirportEastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (PDT)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.6"
77% below US avg
Snowfall 15.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.6 / 100
Community Resilience2.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

191 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 23, 2024.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 77 km
Jun 17, 2010 30 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.2 117 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 96 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 78 km
Oct 9, 1998 20 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.0 117 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 24 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 98 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 93 km
Jan 1, 1997 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington M3.7 138 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 43 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 64 km
Feb 1, 2000 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.6 96 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 59 km
Jun 29, 2005 0 km SE of Gleed, Washington M3.5 137 km
Aug 31, 1999 Washington-Oregon border region M3.5 95 km
Oct 12, 2017 25 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.4 103 km
Oct 15, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.4 64 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.4 96 km
Nov 6, 1997 22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.4 84 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

23 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 26, 1958 EF2 38 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF1 78 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 61 km 0
May 19, 2006 EF1 31 km 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF1 81 km 0
Mar 5, 2024 EF0 67 km 0
Jun 27, 2023 EF0 80 km 0
Mar 31, 2020 EF0 55 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF0 42 km 0
Aug 13, 2014 EF0 67 km 0
Apr 14, 2011 EF0 57 km 0
Apr 23, 2005 EF0 98 km 0
Apr 23, 2005 EF0 93 km 0
Jun 7, 2004 EF0 42 km 0
May 23, 2004 EF0 9 km 0
Jul 13, 2002 EF0 38 km 0
Jul 9, 1995 EF0 3 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 51 km 0
Aug 24, 1987 EF0 79 km 0
May 22, 1964 EF0 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 175 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 194 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BATTLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX (184,979 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 BATTLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 184,979 92 km
2016 RANGE 12 167,604 86 km
2000 24 COMMAND 162,300 71 km
1984 HANFORD 122,914 70 km
2000 MULE DRY 90,184 66 km
2007 WAUTOMA 77,956 79 km
2023 NEWELL ROAD 61,833 82 km
2007 MONUMENT COMPLEX (RED HILL FIRE) 54,572 98 km
2024 BIG HORN 51,023 63 km
2009 DRY CREEK COMPLEX 49,843 88 km
2008 COAL PLANT 45,801 37 km
2019 COLD CREEK 43,756 77 km
2015 HIGHWAY 8 35,296 70 km
2016 0353 RN SCOTT CANYON 32,051 89 km
2017 SILVER DOLLAR 30,789 90 km
2007 HORSE HEAVEN COMPLEX (SIX PRONG) 28,225 66 km
2000 UNNAMED 27,815 40 km
2015 UNNAMED 27,736 42 km
2018 L RD SW 22,101 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 21,130 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Hermiston has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.1").

View full weather details →