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Shaniko, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Sherman County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
15
Population
30/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
258 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shaniko experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,341 ft (1,018 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0037°N, 120.7522°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sherman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 47 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 85 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 90 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 116 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 118 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 126 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 133 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 136 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 142 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 146 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 148 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 173 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Shaniko has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.4").