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Jeffers Gardens, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Clatsop County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
201 Population 353/sq mi density
$397,900 Home Value $466,664 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 3,947 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jeffers Gardens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8 ft (2 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density353/sq mi
Coordinates46.1518°N, 123.8521°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyClatsop County County
Nearest AirportAstoria Regional (AST)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.3"
85% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.81"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.2 / 100
Community Resilience74.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

921 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington M6.8 140 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 107 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 116 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 127 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 137 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 149 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 104 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 128 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 139 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 143 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 104 km
Jun 12, 2021 3 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington M3.8 139 km
Oct 1, 2004 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 127 km
Aug 23, 2013 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington M3.7 114 km
Jul 31, 2016 12 km NNE of Aberdeen Gardens, Washington M3.7 113 km
Jan 31, 2013 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 114 km
Jul 31, 2006 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 128 km
Feb 24, 1999 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon M3.6 147 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 128 km
Sep 30, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

35 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 14, 2016 EF2 49 km 0
Nov 10, 1965 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 23, 2014 EF1 70 km 0
Jun 29, 1989 EF1 96 km 0
Mar 28, 1985 EF1 73 km 0
Oct 13, 1984 EF1 89 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 86 km 0
Dec 12, 1975 EF1 78 km 0
Oct 3, 1967 EF1 7 km 0
Nov 11, 2024 EF0 60 km 0
Oct 28, 2024 EF0 66 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF0 95 km 0
Mar 19, 2021 EF0 22 km 0
Nov 10, 2020 EF0 84 km 0
Sep 8, 2019 EF0 97 km 0
Oct 29, 2018 EF0 86 km 0
May 27, 2011 EF0 88 km 0
Oct 25, 2010 EF0 93 km 0
Sep 13, 2004 EF0 91 km 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF0 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1980 WASHINGTON Explosion 250.0 m 61 129 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 129 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 140 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 159 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 178 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 182 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 11.0 in
February 45°F (7°C) 8.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 8.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (11°C) 6.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 11.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 11.8 in Coldest, Wettest

Jeffers Gardens has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in December to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (1.4").

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