Weather & Climate in Carlton, OR

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

Carlton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 196 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	196 ft (60 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	2,702/sq mi
Coordinates	45.2945°N, 123.1754°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Yamhill County County
Nearest Airport	Portland International (PDX) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.98"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.3 / 100
Community Resilience	60.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood	No Rating
Volcano	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

964 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Mar 25, 1993	4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M5.6	53 km	20 km
Jul 12, 2004	30 km W of Yachats, Oregon	M4.9	149 km	29 km
Aug 19, 2004	19 km W of Newport, Oregon	M4.7	113 km	27 km
Jun 29, 2002	6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon	M4.5	117 km	5 km
Feb 14, 2011	31 km S of Morton, Washington	M4.3	133 km	4 km
Jul 4, 2015	16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon	M4.1	137 km	8 km
Jun 6, 2021	6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon	M3.9	116 km	4 km
Apr 15, 2017	43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon	M3.9	149 km	38 km
Oct 1, 2004	37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington	M3.9	126 km	-1 km
Apr 24, 2003	3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon	M3.9	51 km	17 km
Jan 3, 2018	37 km SSE of Morton, Washington	M3.9	138 km	10 km
Feb 8, 1995	9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon	M3.8	40 km	24 km
Aug 3, 2006	2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington	M3.8	72 km	14 km
Jun 29, 2002	7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon	M3.8	117 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2012	29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon	M3.7	143 km	33 km
Jun 8, 1993	5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.7	54 km	19 km
Oct 1, 2004	36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington	M3.7	126 km	-2 km
Aug 23, 2013	24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington	M3.7	130 km	14 km
Jan 31, 2013	3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington	M3.7	92 km	6 km
Feb 24, 1999	8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon	M3.6	43 km	34 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

73 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 304 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972	EF3	54 km	8.7 mi	6
Oct 14, 2016	EF2	76 km	0.7 mi	0
Dec 14, 2010	EF2	56 km	5.0 mi	0
Dec 8, 1993	EF2	18 km	6.0 mi	0
Sep 1, 2017	EF1	87 km	0.7 mi	0
Dec 10, 2015	EF1	73 km	0.8 mi	0
Oct 23, 2014	EF1	95 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 2013	EF1	9 km	0.3 mi	0
Jan 10, 2008	EF1	57 km	10.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 2003	EF1	49 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 9, 2000	EF1	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 9, 2000	EF1	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 12, 1991	EF1	68 km	0.2 mi	0
Nov 12, 1991	EF1	32 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 29, 1989	EF1	76 km	1.6 mi	0
Oct 13, 1984	EF1	77 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 16, 1978	EF1	59 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 12, 1975	EF1	56 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 8, 1960	EF1	63 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 1957	EF1	71 km	2.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1980	WASHINGTON	Explosion	250.0 m	61	127 km
1700	CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE	Earthquake	—	2	147 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (107 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Crater	Volcanic field	1,329 m (4,360 ft)	-5750	107 km
Hood	Stratovolcano	3,426 m (11,240 ft)	1866	116 km
Indian Heaven	Shield(s)	1,806 m (5,925 ft)	-6250	127 km
St. Helens	Stratovolcano	2,549 m (8,363 ft)	2008	127 km
Jefferson	Stratovolcano	3,199 m (10,495 ft)	950	128 km
Sand Mountain Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,664 m (5,459 ft)	-950	141 km
Belknap	Shield(s)	2,095 m (6,873 ft)	480	154 km
Adams	Stratovolcano	3,742 m (12,277 ft)	950	165 km
Three Sisters	Complex	3,159 m (10,364 ft)	440	171 km
Bachelor	Stratovolcano	2,763 m (9,065 ft)	-5800	188 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BEACHIE CREEK (194,619 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	BEACHIE CREEK	194,619	79 km
2020	RIVERSIDE	138,190	77 km
2014	36 PIT	5,838	77 km
1987	ROCKHOUSE	5,011	49 km
2011	MOTHER LODE	2,881	97 km
2010	BULL OF THE WOODS	2,535	99 km
2020	ECHO MTN COMPLEX	2,161	67 km
2023	CAMP CREEK	2,056	87 km
2022	NAKIA CREEK	1,737	82 km
2020	DOWTY RD	1,424	62 km
1991	FALLS	1,389	85 km
1987	87552212	1,166	58 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	8.1 in
February	43°F (6°C)	6.5 in
March	46°F (8°C)	5.6 in
April	49°F (10°C)	3.3 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in
June	60°F (15°C)	1.4 in
July	69°F (20°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	0.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
October	53°F (11°C)	3.5 in
November	45°F (7°C)	7.7 in
December	40°F (4°C)	9.0 in	Coldest, Wettest

Carlton has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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