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Moro, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Sherman County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
422
Population
844/sq mi density
$71,563
Median Income
$31,795 per capita
$241,200
Home Value
$413,599 Zillow
$971
Median Rent
20.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
3,617 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,563 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$241,200 home value, $971/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Moro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,851 ft (564 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4838°N, 120.7333°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sherman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 76 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 98 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 99 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 114 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 123 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 138 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 155 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 159 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 171 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 172 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 184 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Moro has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.3").