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Weather & Climate in Chiloquin, OR

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

Chiloquin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 291 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 61.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 4,182 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,182 ft (1,275 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density560/sq mi
Coordinates42.5764°N, 121.8678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKlamath County County
Nearest AirportCrater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 61.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.6 / 100
Community Resilience25.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

310 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 29 km 9 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.9 32 km 9 km
Dec 4, 1993 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.1 34 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2004 10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon M4.4 145 km 9 km
Jul 22, 2004 Oregon M4.3 144 km 0 km
May 15, 2002 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 39 km 6 km
Jan 19, 1994 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 33 km -1 km
Sep 21, 1993 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon M4.3 26 km -2 km
Jan 9, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 35 km 1 km
Sep 23, 1993 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 34 km 6 km
Dec 31, 1993 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 33 km -2 km
Dec 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.0 33 km -2 km
Jan 7, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.0 34 km 0 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.9 31 km 6 km
Jun 27, 2004 11 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon M3.9 144 km 10 km
Nov 17, 1994 24 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon M3.9 25 km -2 km
Apr 28, 1999 54 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon M3.8 138 km 22 km
Dec 4, 1993 15 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.8 39 km 4 km
Sep 21, 1993 21 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.8 34 km -1 km
Sep 21, 1993 19 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.8 37 km 9 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: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 19, 1962 EF1 50 km 0.5 mi 0
May 22, 1958 EF1 80 km 2.7 mi 0
May 28, 2019 EF0 21 km 0.0 mi 0
Apr 17, 2007 EF0 50 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 21, 2005 EF0 100 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 17, 2004 EF0 49 km 0.2 mi 0
May 30, 1995 EF0 39 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 44 km
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 76 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 110 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 111 km
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 132 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 133 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 138 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 157 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 173 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BOOTLEG (413,496 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 BOOTLEG 413,496 65 km
2020 CALDWELL 81,870 99 km
2018 WATSON CREEK 62,162 92 km
2002 TOOL BOX COMPLEX (TOOL BOX) 56,342 94 km
2021 SMITH 50,739 94 km
2002 BOULDER 48,505 93 km
2018 MILES 40,343 74 km
2018 KLAMATHON 38,188 89 km
2014 BEAVER COMPLEX 35,204 69 km
2017 HAPPY DOG 34,241 99 km
2002 GRIZZLY COMPLEX (WINTER) 33,987 91 km
2021 JACK FIRE 33,747 96 km
2020 S OBENCHAIN 32,875 67 km
2017 BLANKET CREEK 32,767 38 km
1992 LONE PINE 28,061 28 km
2015 STOUTS CREEK 27,570 97 km
2002 TIMBERED ROCK 26,809 74 km
2002 GRIZZLY COMPLEX (SILVER) 24,340 74 km
2021 BIG HAMLIN 21,853 83 km
2015 NATIONAL CREEK COMPLEX 21,550 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.1 in
June 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Chiloquin has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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