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Weather & Climate in Crane, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crane experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 302 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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 4,131 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,131 ft (1,259 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4179°N, 118.5875°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Harney County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Apr 28, 1999 | 54 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M3.8 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Feb 4, 1999 | 43 km NW of McDermitt, Nevada | M3.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 10 km NW of Brogan, Oregon | M3.2 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2000 | 7 km NW of Unity, Oregon | M3.1 | 121 km | 19 km |
| Oct 17, 1993 | 33 km SE of Prairie City, Oregon | M3.1 | 89 km | 13 km |
| Apr 19, 2007 | 63 km W of Hines, Oregon | M3.1 | 104 km | -1 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 53 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M3.0 | 149 km | 22 km |
| Nov 12, 2012 | southern Idaho | M2.9 | 134 km | 6 km |
| May 6, 1999 | 52 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M2.9 | 150 km | 17 km |
| Oct 7, 2003 | 36 km SSE of Prairie City, Oregon | M2.8 | 84 km | -2 km |
| May 20, 2008 | 22 km S of Unity, Oregon | M2.8 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 5 km W of Jordan Valley, Oregon | M2.7 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Nov 14, 1998 | 13 km S of Baker City, Oregon | M2.7 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 13 km WSW of Seneca, Oregon | M2.6 | 86 km | 7 km |
| Oct 10, 1999 | 52 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M2.6 | 150 km | 4 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 22 km SSW of Unity, Oregon | M2.6 | 96 km | 0 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 7 km S of Long Creek, Oregon | M2.6 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 49 km ESE of Plush, Oregon | M2.6 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 48 km ESE of Plush, Oregon | M2.5 | 141 km | 7 km |
| May 1, 1999 | 52 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M2.5 | 150 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 27, 2023 | EF0 | 63 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2019 | EF0 | 91 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2001 | EF0 | 41 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2001 | EF0 | 41 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 15, 1997 | EF0 | 40 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 1995 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Diamond Craters (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 38 km |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 96 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SADDLE DRAW (284,065 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | SADDLE DRAW | 284,065 | 45 km |
| 2012 | MILLER HOMESTEAD | 163,356 | 71 km |
| 2007 | EGLEY COMPLEX (EGLEY) | 139,515 | 79 km |
| 2024 | HOLE IN THE GROUND | 98,055 | 96 km |
| 2014 | BUZZARD | 88,679 | 25 km |
| 2006 | HAPPY VALLEY | 72,071 | 79 km |
| 1990 | PINE SPRINGS BASIN | 71,143 | 66 km |
| 1986 | BOGUS CR | 65,309 | 97 km |
| 1996 | BOGUS CREEK | 56,721 | 88 km |
| 1985 | HARNEY LK. | 50,919 | 61 km |
| 2015 | BENDIRE COMPLEX | 49,260 | 85 km |
| 2007 | IRISH SPRING | 47,845 | 94 km |
| 2020 | INDIAN CREEK | 46,275 | 78 km |
| 2006 | STAR MOUNTAIN | 45,243 | 64 km |
| 1994 | SWAMP CREEK | 40,332 | 45 km |
| 2001 | SHEEPSHEAD | 32,971 | 59 km |
| 2007 | BARTLETT MOUNTAIN | 31,845 | 38 km |
| 2006 | GRANDDAD | 29,337 | 66 km |
| 2007 | JUNIPER RESERVOIR | 28,455 | 60 km |
| 2021 | BLACK BUTTE | 24,736 | 80 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 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 (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Crane has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.4").