Melrose, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Douglas County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,150
Population
264/sq mi density
$115,536
Median Income
$52,324 per capita
$483,000
Home Value
$357,760 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$115,536 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$483,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Melrose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 448 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2529°N, 123.4575°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roseburg Regional (RBG) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1873 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cinnamon Butte (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 114 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 137 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 164 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 168 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 173 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 175 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Melrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 43°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (0.2").