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Newberg, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Multnomah County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
25,622 Population 4,285/sq mi density
$91,389 Median Income $39,972 per capita
$453,700 Home Value $526,284 Zillow
$1,562 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
32 Violent Crime/100K 1,471 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$91,389 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$453,700 home value, $1,562/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
32 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Newberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation214 ft (65 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density4,285/sq mi
Coordinates45.3072°N, 122.9602°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMultnomah County County
Nearest AirportPortland International (PDX)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0329 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.44 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.16 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.8 / 100
Community Resilience95.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

947 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 41 km
Aug 19, 2004 19 km W of Newport, Oregon M4.7 127 km
Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 100 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 123 km
Jul 4, 2015 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon M4.1 136 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 99 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 40 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 115 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 127 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 27 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 100 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 62 km
Aug 23, 2013 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington M3.7 121 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 42 km
Oct 1, 2004 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 115 km
Jan 31, 2013 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 81 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 116 km
Jul 31, 2006 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 116 km
Sep 30, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.6 116 km
Feb 24, 1999 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon M3.6 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

71 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 42 km 6
Oct 14, 2016 EF2 89 km 0
Dec 14, 2010 EF2 52 km 0
Dec 8, 1993 EF2 3 km 0
Sep 1, 2017 EF1 82 km 0
Dec 10, 2015 EF1 61 km 0
Oct 23, 2014 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 13, 2013 EF1 20 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF1 47 km 0
Jun 21, 2003 EF1 54 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 32 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 31 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 53 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 16 km 0
Jun 29, 1989 EF1 68 km 0
Mar 28, 1985 EF1 97 km 0
Oct 13, 1984 EF1 70 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 53 km 0
Dec 12, 1975 EF1 71 km 0
Mar 8, 1960 EF1 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 61 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 94 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 99 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 113 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 115 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 116 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 131 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 144 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 152 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 161 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 179 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEACHIE CREEK (194,619 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 BEACHIE CREEK 194,619 68 km
2020 RIVERSIDE 138,190 61 km
2017 EAGLE CREEK 48,816 87 km
2021 BULL COMPLEX 26,233 88 km
2020 BIG HOLLOW 24,243 99 km
2011 DOLLAR LAKE 6,069 99 km
2014 36 PIT 5,838 61 km
1987 ROCKHOUSE 5,011 61 km
2011 MOTHER LODE 2,881 84 km
2022 SIOUXON 2,551 96 km
2010 BULL OF THE WOODS 2,535 85 km
2020 ECHO MTN COMPLEX 2,161 83 km
2023 CAMP CREEK 2,056 71 km
2022 NAKIA CREEK 1,737 67 km
2020 DOWTY RD 1,424 45 km
1991 FALLS 1,389 69 km
1987 87552212 1,166 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 6.5 in
February 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 6.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 7.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Newberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 40°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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