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Silver Lake, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Deschutes County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
315
Population
213/sq mi density
45°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
138
Violent Crime/100K
2,597 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,352 ft (1,326 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1264°N, 121.0495°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Deschutes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Devils Garden (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 68 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 80 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 90 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 108 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 126 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 144 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 156 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 174 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 182 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Silver Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.5").