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Weather & Climate in Elkton, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elkton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 130 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6374°N, 123.5691°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roseburg Regional (RBG) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
65 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 12, 2004 | 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M4.9 | 107 km | 29 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 19 km W of Newport, Oregon | M4.7 | 128 km | 27 km |
| Feb 26, 2009 | 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon | M4.2 | 125 km | 37 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon | M4.1 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.9 | 122 km | 38 km |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 31 km SSE of Powers, Oregon | M3.8 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 1992 | 57 km W of Waldport, Oregon | M3.6 | 138 km | 21 km |
| Jul 3, 2010 | near the coast of Oregon | M3.5 | 138 km | 34 km |
| Mar 4, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Siletz, Oregon | M3.3 | 125 km | 43 km |
| Jul 13, 2004 | 32 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M3.3 | 110 km | 29 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 27 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.2 | 106 km | 29 km |
| Mar 24, 2013 | 14 km ENE of Butte Falls, Oregon | M3.1 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2012 | 27 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M3.1 | 106 km | 26 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 23 km WNW of Port Orford, Oregon | M3.1 | 133 km | 22 km |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 7 km NNE of Adair Village, Oregon | M3.1 | 126 km | 62 km |
| Mar 13, 1995 | 6 km NW of Lacomb, Oregon | M3.0 | 125 km | 24 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 47 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.0 | 127 km | 34 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.0 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 28 km ENE of Pistol River, Oregon | M3.0 | 148 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
11 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 24, 1989 | EF1 | 56 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 6, 1951 | EF1 | 66 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2023 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2015 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2013 | EF0 | 42 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 2009 | EF0 | 100 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 1999 | EF0 | 54 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 1996 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 1984 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1984 | EF0 | 67 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 1975 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cinnamon Butte (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 141 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 141 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 155 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 155 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 156 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 156 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 182 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ARCHIE CREEK (131,885 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | ARCHIE CREEK | 131,885 | 62 km |
| 2021 | SMITH | 50,739 | 88 km |
| 2002 | BOULDER | 48,505 | 89 km |
| 2017 | HAPPY DOG | 34,241 | 89 km |
| 2021 | JACK FIRE | 33,747 | 88 km |
| 2023 | BEDROCK | 31,692 | 93 km |
| 2021 | GALES | 31,655 | 99 km |
| 2021 | CHAOS | 29,698 | 74 km |
| 2015 | STOUTS CREEK | 27,570 | 99 km |
| 2013 | NORTH RABBIT | 25,085 | 92 km |
| 2008 | RATTLE | 20,443 | 93 km |
| 2002 | APPLE | 19,139 | 84 km |
| 2017 | DFPA HORSE PRAIRIE | 17,066 | 82 km |
| 1996 | SPRING | 15,959 | 90 km |
| 2019 | MP 97 | 13,579 | 89 km |
| 2017 | JONES | 10,260 | 94 km |
| 1987 | BLAND MTN | 10,072 | 90 km |
| 2009 | BOZE | 9,950 | 99 km |
| 2021 | LITTLE BEND CREEK | 9,303 | 84 km |
| 2009 | WILLIAMS CREEK | 8,405 | 69 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 9.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Elkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (0.6").