Weather & Climate in Echo, OR

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

Echo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 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 8.6 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 642 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	642 ft (196 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	558/sq mi
Coordinates	45.7431°N, 119.1918°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Morrow County County
Nearest Airport	Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (PDT) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.6"

77% below US avg

Wettest Month (Nov) 1.30"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	26.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.6 / 100
Community Resilience	2.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

173 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	73 km	9 km
Jun 17, 2010	30 km S of White Swan, Washington	M4.2	127 km	3 km
Jan 30, 2000	6 km SE of Condon, Oregon	M4.1	95 km	-1 km
Jul 14, 1992	6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.1	74 km	11 km
Oct 9, 1998	20 km S of White Swan, Washington	M4.0	128 km	2 km
Mar 22, 1997	10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon	M3.9	91 km	0 km
Nov 18, 1997	20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington	M3.9	108 km	15 km
Aug 7, 1992	8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon	M3.9	34 km	0 km
Sep 4, 2011	14 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.7	74 km	2 km
May 18, 2008	11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington	M3.7	55 km	20 km
Feb 1, 2000	7 km SE of Condon, Oregon	M3.6	95 km	-1 km
Jan 23, 2015	3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon	M3.5	50 km	20 km
Jun 29, 2005	0 km SE of Gleed, Washington	M3.5	149 km	9 km
Aug 31, 1999	Washington-Oregon border region	M3.5	94 km	3 km
Oct 12, 2017	25 km NW of Bickleton, Washington	M3.4	114 km	13 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	127 km	17 km
Nov 6, 1997	22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington	M3.4	96 km	22 km
Jan 30, 2000	8 km SE of Condon, Oregon	M3.4	95 km	-1 km
Oct 15, 2011	13 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.4	74 km	1 km
Dec 22, 1990	9 km NW of Mattawa, Washington	M3.4	133 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

23 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 26, 1958	EF2	42 km	0.3 mi	0
May 6, 2022	EF1	71 km	2.9 mi	0
May 6, 2009	EF1	53 km	1.6 mi	0
May 19, 2006	EF1	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 2004	EF1	96 km	2.2 mi	0
Apr 23, 1983	EF1	89 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 5, 2024	EF0	62 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 27, 2023	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 31, 2020	EF0	66 km	0.1 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF0	51 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 13, 2014	EF0	80 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2011	EF0	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 7, 2004	EF0	54 km	0.5 mi	0
May 23, 2004	EF0	6 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 13, 2002	EF0	29 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 9, 1995	EF0	10 km	0.1 mi	0
May 1, 1991	EF0	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 24, 1987	EF0	77 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 21, 1983	EF0	98 km	0.1 mi	0
May 22, 1964	EF0	49 km	10.7 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (185 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Adams	Stratovolcano	3,742 m (12,277 ft)	950	185 km
Hood	Stratovolcano	3,426 m (11,240 ft)	1866	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	83 km
2016	RANGE 12	167,604	99 km
2000	24 COMMAND	162,300	83 km
1984	HANFORD	122,914	81 km
2000	MULE DRY	90,184	75 km
2007	WAUTOMA	77,956	91 km
2023	NEWELL ROAD	61,833	90 km
2007	MONUMENT COMPLEX (RED HILL FIRE)	54,572	89 km
2024	BIG HORN	51,023	71 km
1996	TOWER	50,827	88 km
2008	COAL PLANT	45,801	41 km
2019	COLD CREEK	43,756	89 km
2015	HIGHWAY 8	35,296	77 km
2016	0353 RN SCOTT CANYON	32,051	92 km
2001	MONUMENT COMPLEX (MALLORY)	29,095	91 km
2007	HORSE HEAVEN COMPLEX (SIX PRONG)	28,225	74 km
2000	UNNAMED	27,815	30 km
2015	UNNAMED	27,736	46 km
1996	UNNAMED	21,130	42 km
2005	WALKER CANYON	20,764	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	1.3 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.0 in
March	46°F (8°C)	1.0 in
April	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
May	60°F (15°C)	0.9 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.6 in
July	76°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.4 in
September	64°F (18°C)	0.4 in
October	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
November	42°F (6°C)	1.3 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	1.2 in	Coldest

Echo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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