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Weather & Climate in Adrian, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Adrian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 2,235 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,235 ft (681 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 921/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7408°N, 117.0709°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Malheur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 26, 2024 | 10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M4.9 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Oct 27, 1994 | 11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2002 | 15 km W of Cascade, Idaho | M3.8 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 11 km S of Donnelly, Idaho | M3.7 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Apr 6, 1995 | 11 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M3.7 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2000 | 4 km W of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M3.7 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 12 km WSW of Cascade, Idaho | M3.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 8 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M3.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M3.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 1995 | 5 km S of Cascade, Idaho | M3.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 8 km NNW of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M3.5 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Apr 6, 2002 | 9 km NW of Cascade, Idaho | M3.5 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 8 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M3.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 37 km NE of Mountain Home, Idaho | M3.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 9 km NNW of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M3.4 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Mar 10, 2001 | 18 km ESE of Donnelly, Idaho | M3.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Lowman, Idaho | M3.4 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Oct 4, 2002 | 20 km WSW of Cascade, Idaho | M3.4 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Oct 4, 2002 | 15 km W of Cascade, Idaho | M3.4 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1995 | 22 km NNE of Lowman, Idaho | M3.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
38 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 30, 1997 | EF1 | 28 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1996 | EF1 | 57 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1996 | EF1 | 4 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1991 | EF1 | 48 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1990 | EF1 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 26, 1984 | EF1 | 60 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 1984 | EF1 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1983 | EF1 | 36 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1974 | EF1 | 4 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1969 | EF1 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1966 | EF1 | 3 km | 19.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1956 | EF1 | 46 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2023 | EF0 | 48 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | 45 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2004 | EF0 | 35 km | — | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2004 | EF0 | 31 km | — | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2003 | EF0 | 44 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2002 | EF0 | 40 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2002 | EF0 | 48 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2001 | EF0 | 57 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 73 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SADDLE DRAW (284,065 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | SADDLE DRAW | 284,065 | 95 km |
| 2015 | SODA | 282,888 | 50 km |
| 2024 | PADDOCK | 186,842 | 63 km |
| 2024 | COW VALLEY | 134,642 | 66 km |
| 2024 | HOLE IN THE GROUND | 98,055 | 81 km |
| 2000 | JACKSON | 80,733 | 47 km |
| 1986 | BOGUS CR | 65,309 | 90 km |
| 2006 | CHERRY | 56,773 | 67 km |
| 1996 | BOGUS CREEK | 56,721 | 80 km |
| 2015 | BENDIRE COMPLEX | 49,260 | 77 km |
| 2013 | OWYHEE | 48,001 | 15 km |
| 2007 | IRISH SPRING | 47,845 | 96 km |
| 2020 | INDIAN CREEK | 46,275 | 69 km |
| 2006 | STAR MOUNTAIN | 45,243 | 71 km |
| 2002 | TRIMBLY CREEK | 43,085 | 31 km |
| 1986 | BISSELL CK | 40,847 | 46 km |
| 1994 | SWAMP CREEK | 40,332 | 86 km |
| 1986 | VAN DUSEN | 39,901 | 60 km |
| 2022 | WILLOW CREEK | 38,585 | 50 km |
| 2016 | CHERRY ROAD | 35,219 | 23 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Adrian has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.4").