Pine Grove, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Wasco County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
95 Population 16/sq mi density
$35,208 Median Income $26,268 per capita
$217,900 Home Value $382,814 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$35,208 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$217,900 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Grove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches. The area receives 232.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation2,193 ft (668 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates45.1135°N, 121.3553°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyWasco County County
Nearest AirportColumbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.8"
136% above US avg
Snowfall 232.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 14.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.88"

Air Quality

AQI Median23.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.5 / 100
Community Resilience44.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

980 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 30, 2024.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 99 km
Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 36 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 146 km
Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 32 km
Jun 17, 2010 30 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.2 121 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 97 km
Oct 9, 1998 20 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.0 131 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 37 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 134 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 137 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 101 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 123 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 138 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 106 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 124 km
Jun 14, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.8 32 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 36 km
Oct 1, 2004 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 137 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 98 km
Jan 31, 2013 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

12 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 99 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 98 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 94 km 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF1 78 km 0
Oct 22, 2022 EF0 68 km 0
Jun 13, 2020 EF0 93 km 0
Jun 9, 2004 EF0 56 km 0
Jul 16, 1993 EF0 47 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF0 94 km 0
Oct 26, 1984 EF0 100 km 0
May 11, 1970 EF0 27 km 0
Oct 13, 1968 EF0 66 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 61 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 39 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 60 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 93 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 98 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 100 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 102 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 114 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 122 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 129 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 137 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 155 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 176 km
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 182 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LIONSHEAD (197,732 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 LIONSHEAD 197,732 54 km
2020 BEACHIE CREEK 194,619 85 km
2020 RIVERSIDE 138,190 68 km
1996 SIMNASHO 118,466 27 km
2018 BOXCAR 0410 RN 99,874 29 km
2003 BB COMPLEX (BOOTH) 91,281 75 km
2011 HANCOCK COMPLEX 71,495 75 km
2017 NENA SPRINGS 70,074 20 km
2018 SUBSTATION 0730 RN 69,109 54 km
2015 COUNTY LINE 2 68,189 32 km
2011 0655 RAZOR BACK EAST 65,350 31 km
2013 SUNNYSIDE TURNOFF 50,028 29 km
2018 STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN 49,160 74 km
2017 EAGLE CREEK 48,816 72 km
2018 JENNIES PEAK 1039 RN 47,664 89 km
2011 HIGH CASCADES 44,498 43 km
2014 BLACK ROCK 40,760 64 km
2014 SHANIKO BUTTE 39,852 17 km
2018 LONG HOLLOW 0806 RN 33,662 39 km
1994 LECLAIRE 32,087 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 12.6 in
February 32°F (0°C) 9.6 in
March 35°F (1°C) 9.4 in
April 38°F (3°C) 7.8 in
May 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
July 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 8.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 12.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 14.4 in Coldest, Wettest

Pine Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 31°F in December to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.4") and July the driest (0.9").

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