Weather & Climate in Butte Falls, OR

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Butte Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. 72% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,548 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation2,548 ft (777 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,035/sq mi
Coordinates42.5414°N, 122.5691°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportRogue Valley International - Medford (MFR)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.33"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.33"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %71.6%
Unhealthy Days5

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.0 / 100
Community Resilience48.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

286 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 21, 1993 27 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M6.0 47 km 9 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.9 51 km 9 km
Dec 4, 1993 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.1 54 km 5 km
Sep 21, 1993 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon M4.3 46 km -2 km
May 15, 2002 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 65 km 6 km
Jan 9, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 62 km 1 km
Jan 19, 1994 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 58 km -1 km
Feb 26, 2009 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon M4.2 109 km 37 km
Sep 23, 1993 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 50 km 6 km
Dec 31, 1993 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 59 km -2 km
Jan 7, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.0 61 km 0 km
Dec 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.0 59 km -2 km
Sep 30, 1999 46 km WSW of Etna, California M3.9 148 km 38 km
Nov 17, 1994 24 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon M3.9 47 km -2 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.9 51 km 6 km
Sep 29, 1999 4km E of Somes Bar, CA M3.9 148 km 37 km
Jan 24, 2014 31 km SSE of Powers, Oregon M3.8 114 km 4 km
Jan 8, 1994 11 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.8 63 km 1 km
Dec 4, 1993 15 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.8 60 km 4 km
Sep 21, 1993 21 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.8 52 km -1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 19, 1962 EF1 76 km 0.5 mi 0
May 28, 2019 EF0 76 km 0.0 mi 0
Apr 17, 2007 EF0 72 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 17, 2004 EF0 82 km 0.2 mi 0
May 30, 1995 EF0 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1873 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 57 km
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 86 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 130 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 130 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 133 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 171 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 175 km
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 176 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ARCHIE CREEK (131,885 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 ARCHIE CREEK 131,885 96 km
2022 MCKINNEY 60,592 84 km
2018 TAYLOR CREEK 57,505 86 km
2021 SMITH 50,739 64 km
2002 BOULDER 48,505 65 km
2018 MILES 40,343 34 km
2018 KLAMATHON 38,188 66 km
1987 FORT COPPER 36,333 89 km
2014 BEAVER COMPLEX 35,204 63 km
2014 KNF BEAVER 34,274 77 km
2017 HAPPY DOG 34,241 84 km
2016 GAP 33,940 85 km
2021 JACK FIRE 33,747 76 km
2017 ABNEY 33,465 81 km
2020 S OBENCHAIN 32,875 9 km
2017 BLANKET CREEK 32,767 37 km
2013 BIG WINDY COMPLEX 28,911 96 km
1992 LONE PINE 28,061 86 km
2015 STOUTS CREEK 27,570 49 km
2002 TIMBERED ROCK 26,809 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.9 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in Coldest, Wettest

Butte Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 39°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (0.3").

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