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Weather & Climate in Burns, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burns experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 302 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 10.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 4,189 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,189 ft (1,277 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5883°N, 119.0613°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Harney County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.6 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| 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
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Apr 28, 1999 | 54 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M3.8 | 116 km | 22 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 46 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M3.3 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 10 km NW of Brogan, Oregon | M3.2 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2000 | 7 km NW of Unity, Oregon | M3.1 | 118 km | 19 km |
| Oct 17, 1993 | 33 km SE of Prairie City, Oregon | M3.1 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Apr 19, 2007 | 63 km W of Hines, Oregon | M3.1 | 65 km | -1 km |
| Apr 27, 1999 | Oregon | M3.0 | 119 km | 15 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 53 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M3.0 | 117 km | 22 km |
| May 6, 1999 | 52 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M2.9 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Oct 7, 2003 | 36 km SSE of Prairie City, Oregon | M2.8 | 79 km | -2 km |
| May 20, 2008 | 22 km S of Unity, Oregon | M2.8 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 13 km WSW of Seneca, Oregon | M2.6 | 55 km | 7 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 7 km S of Long Creek, Oregon | M2.6 | 118 km | 19 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 22 km SSW of Unity, Oregon | M2.6 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Oct 10, 1999 | 52 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M2.6 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 48 km ESE of Plush, Oregon | M2.5 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 52 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M2.5 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Monument, Oregon | M2.5 | 141 km | 22 km |
| May 1, 1999 | 52 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M2.5 | 118 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
7 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 5, 2023 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | EF0 | 22 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2006 | EF0 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2001 | EF0 | 1 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2001 | EF0 | 1 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 15, 1997 | EF0 | 8 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 1995 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Diamond Craters (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 60 km |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 138 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 175 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 | 87 km |
| 2012 | MILLER HOMESTEAD | 163,356 | 78 km |
| 2007 | EGLEY COMPLEX (EGLEY) | 139,515 | 37 km |
| 2015 | CANYON CREEK COMPLEX | 109,786 | 81 km |
| 2001 | BIG JUNIPER | 95,148 | 89 km |
| 2014 | BUZZARD | 88,679 | 62 km |
| 1990 | PINE SPRINGS BASIN | 71,143 | 24 km |
| 2014 | SOUTH FORK COMPLEX | 66,743 | 83 km |
| 2017 | CINDER BUTTE | 53,113 | 69 km |
| 1985 | HARNEY LK. | 50,919 | 46 km |
| 2020 | INDIAN CREEK | 46,275 | 100 km |
| 1994 | SWAMP CREEK | 40,332 | 85 km |
| 1986 | BACON CAMP | 34,432 | 92 km |
| 2001 | SHEEPSHEAD | 32,971 | 98 km |
| 2007 | BARTLETT MOUNTAIN | 31,845 | 59 km |
| 2015 | CORNER CREEK 0297 PR | 30,303 | 86 km |
| 2006 | GRANDDAD | 29,337 | 87 km |
| 2007 | JUNIPER RESERVOIR | 28,455 | 82 km |
| 2021 | BLACK BUTTE | 24,736 | 82 km |
| 2014 | BEAVER CREEK | 24,291 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
Burns has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.4").