Weather & Climate in Cave Junction, OR

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

Cave Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29 / among the cleanest air in the country. 78% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,331 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,331 ft (406 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density945/sq mi
Coordinates42.1667°N, 123.6481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyJosephine County County
Nearest AirportRogue Valley International - Medford (MFR)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.2"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.25"

Air Quality

AQI Median29.0
RatingGood
Good Days %77.6%
Unhealthy Days8

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.4 / 100
Community Resilience49.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
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 Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Sep 21, 1993 27 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M6.0 133 km 9 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.9 135 km 9 km
Feb 13, 2012 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California M5.6 114 km 27 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California M5.4 149 km 28 km
Dec 4, 1993 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.1 136 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1990 27 km ESE of Orick, California M4.9 111 km 35 km
Feb 6, 2019 13km ESE of Blue Lake, CA M4.4 148 km 26 km
Jan 23, 2024 16 km WSW of Klamath, CA M4.3 87 km 36 km
Sep 21, 1993 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon M4.3 134 km -2 km
May 15, 2002 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 144 km 6 km
Jul 29, 1991 38 km W of Crescent City, California M4.3 94 km 28 km
Jan 19, 1994 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 141 km -1 km
Jan 9, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 143 km 1 km
Jan 20, 2023 16km WSW of Weitchpec, CA M4.3 117 km 25 km
Feb 26, 2009 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon M4.2 46 km 37 km
Oct 15, 1998 4 km SSW of Trinity Village, California M4.2 148 km 25 km
Apr 17, 2012 25 km WSW of Trinidad, California M4.2 148 km 19 km
Sep 23, 1993 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 132 km 6 km
Dec 31, 1993 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 142 km -2 km
Jul 23, 1997 13 km ENE of Trinity Village, California M4.0 142 km 25 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 30, 1992 EF1 65 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 11, 1992 EF1 65 km 0.2 mi 0
Oct 24, 2010 EF0 88 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 2002 EF0 54 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 20, 1996 EF0 65 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 20, 1996 EF0 49 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 22, 1983 EF0 54 km 0.1 mi 0
May 13, 1960 EF0 75 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 10, 1958 EF0 65 km 0.8 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 - 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 147 km
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 151 km
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 174 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BISCUIT COMPLEX (BISCUIT) (495,308 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 BISCUIT COMPLEX (BISCUIT) 495,308 37 km
2017 CHETCO BAR 194,877 34 km
2018 KLONDIKE 178,311 34 km
2020 SLATER 157,784 28 km
2014 HAPPY CAMP COMPLEX 118,491 63 km
2008 SISKIYOU-BLUE 2 COMPLEX (BLUE 2) 100,823 62 km
1987 SILVER 96,698 33 km
2021 MCCASH 95,762 73 km
2017 OAK 95,692 47 km
2023 KELLY 90,267 33 km
2008 PANTHER 71,448 73 km
1987 KING TITUS 71,390 63 km
2017 ISLAND 62,931 93 km
2022 MCKINNEY 60,592 78 km
2018 TAYLOR CREEK 57,505 36 km
1987 YELLOW 2 53,626 88 km
2008 BEAR WALLOW COMPLEX (UKONOM) 40,029 95 km
2018 NATCHEZ 38,800 31 km
2018 KLAMATHON 38,188 95 km
1987 FORT COPPER 36,333 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 11.4 in
February 44°F (7°C) 8.5 in
March 47°F (9°C) 8.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 8.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 13.0 in Coldest, Wettest

Cave Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 40°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (0.3").

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