Weather & Climate in Cove, OR

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

Cove 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 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 2,914 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	49.0°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,914 ft (888 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	798/sq mi
Coordinates	45.2964°N, 117.8102°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Union County County
Nearest Airport	Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (PDT) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 16.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.24"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	43.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	51.8 / 100
Community Resilience	34.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Nov 28, 1991	7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.3	87 km	9 km
Jul 14, 1992	6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.1	87 km	11 km
Oct 27, 1994	11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon	M4.0	83 km	10 km
Jan 23, 2015	3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon	M3.5	74 km	20 km
Dec 24, 1999	18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho	M3.5	108 km	3 km
Sep 26, 1995	9 km E of McCall, Idaho	M3.4	150 km	5 km
Feb 28, 2004	10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington	M3.3	125 km	1 km
Dec 15, 1991	6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington	M3.3	88 km	8 km
Aug 27, 2000	16 km W of Richland, Oregon	M3.3	70 km	0 km
Jun 16, 1992	10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.3	82 km	5 km
Jul 20, 1998	9 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.3	81 km	12 km
Nov 23, 2001	6 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho	M3.2	119 km	0 km
Jan 26, 1992	28 km ENE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.2	84 km	5 km
Jul 19, 1998	10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.2	82 km	11 km
Jul 25, 2009	10 km NW of Brogan, Oregon	M3.2	110 km	7 km
Apr 10, 2012	3 km WNW of Touchet, Washington	M3.2	109 km	14 km
Aug 14, 2017	19 km NNW of Halfway, Oregon	M3.1	55 km	8 km
Oct 25, 1994	9 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.1	81 km	10 km
Oct 1, 2003	25 km W of Richland, Oregon	M3.1	67 km	21 km
Jul 13, 2000	7 km NW of Unity, Oregon	M3.1	98 km	19 km

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

Tornado History

21 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2006	EF2	91 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1968	EF2	70 km	9.6 mi	0
May 6, 2022	EF1	66 km	2.9 mi	0
May 6, 2009	EF1	72 km	1.6 mi	0
Mar 5, 2024	EF0	80 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 27, 2023	EF0	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 12, 2016	EF0	64 km	1.0 mi	0
May 9, 2013	EF0	42 km	0.1 mi	0
May 6, 2009	EF0	38 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 21, 2006	EF0	43 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 23, 2004	EF0	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 13, 2002	EF0	91 km	0.2 mi	0
May 17, 1996	EF0	73 km	0.1 mi	0
May 11, 1995	EF0	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 22, 1992	EF0	87 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 22, 1992	EF0	84 km	0.5 mi	0
May 1, 1991	EF0	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 24, 1987	EF0	95 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 21, 1983	EF0	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 16, 1975	EF0	52 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DOUBLE CREEK (171,012 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	DOUBLE CREEK	171,012	94 km
2006	COLUMBIA COMPLEX	118,865	97 km
2015	CORNET-WINDY RIDGE	102,553	79 km
2015	BUTTE CREEK	79,418	81 km
2007	BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK)	79,114	92 km
2012	CACHE CREEK	75,521	98 km
1988	TEEPEE BUTTE	59,565	94 km
2006	FOSTER GULCH	52,496	82 km
1996	TOWER	50,827	75 km
2021	GREEN RIDGE	44,604	97 km
2005	GRANITE COMPLEX	37,332	98 km
1986	JOSEPH/STARVATION	37,064	76 km
1996	BULL COMPLEX (SUMMIT)	36,318	94 km
2024	THOMPSON	31,066	85 km
2005	SNAKE ONE	24,056	99 km
2021	ELBOW CREEK	23,103	65 km
2024	COYOTE	21,880	85 km
2022	STURGILL	21,641	21 km
2013	RAFT	20,722	93 km
1989	DOOLEY MOUNTAIN	18,747	79 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	2.1 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.5 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.7 in
May	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
June	54°F (12°C)	1.8 in
July	68°F (20°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	1.0 in
September	53°F (12°C)	1.1 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.4 in
November	34°F (1°C)	2.1 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.2 in	Coldest, Wettest

Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.8").

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