Pronghorn, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Jefferson County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
180
Population
27/sq mi density
$1,301,100
Home Value
$512,005 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
91.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pronghorn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,200 ft (975 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1881°N, 121.1817°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 99 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bachelor (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 47 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 47 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 52 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 54 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 63 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 73 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 86 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 138 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Pronghorn has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and September the driest (0.4").