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Weather & Climate in Condon, OR

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

Condon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 2,848 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,848 ft (868 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density757/sq mi
Coordinates45.2366°N, 120.1859°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyGilliam County County
Nearest AirportColumbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 25.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience32.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 118 km 5 km
Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 61 km 16 km
Jun 17, 2010 30 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.2 106 km 3 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 7 km -1 km
Oct 9, 1998 20 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.0 115 km 2 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 119 km 4 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 10 km 0 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 84 km 0 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 103 km 15 km
Jun 14, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.8 61 km 18 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 118 km 5 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 149 km 2 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 115 km 20 km
Feb 1, 2000 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.6 8 km -1 km
Apr 20, 2009 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 61 km 15 km
Jan 2, 2010 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 61 km 14 km
Mar 1, 2007 Washington-Oregon border region M3.6 60 km 23 km
Apr 5, 2008 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 61 km 18 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 138 km 20 km
Oct 19, 1990 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.5 118 km 5 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
May 19, 2006 EF1 77 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 19, 2004 EF1 87 km 2.2 mi 0
Jun 8, 2016 EF0 80 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 14, 2011 EF0 43 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 7, 2004 EF0 95 km 0.5 mi 0
May 23, 2004 EF0 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 9, 1995 EF0 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 16, 1993 EF0 94 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF0 28 km 16.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 119 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 142 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 148 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 149 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 164 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 167 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 168 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 175 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 184 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 188 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 188 km
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BATTLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX (184,979 acres, 2024).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2024 BATTLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 184,979 77 km
1996 SIMNASHO 118,466 97 km
2018 BOXCAR 0410 RN 99,874 69 km
2000 MULE DRY 90,184 81 km
2011 HANCOCK COMPLEX 71,495 33 km
2017 NENA SPRINGS 70,074 85 km
2018 SUBSTATION 0730 RN 69,109 66 km
2011 0655 RAZOR BACK EAST 65,350 72 km
2023 NEWELL ROAD 61,833 69 km
2007 MONUMENT COMPLEX (RED HILL FIRE) 54,572 69 km
2024 BIG HORN 51,023 71 km
2013 SUNNYSIDE TURNOFF 50,028 87 km
2018 STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN 49,160 19 km
2018 JENNIES PEAK 1039 RN 47,664 47 km
2008 COAL PLANT 45,801 63 km
2014 BLACK ROCK 40,760 38 km
2014 SHANIKO BUTTE 39,852 82 km
2015 HIGHWAY 8 35,296 63 km
2018 LONG HOLLOW 0806 RN 33,662 63 km
1994 LECLAIRE 32,087 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.9 in Wettest
December 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Condon has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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