Weather & Climate in Eugene, OR

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

Eugene experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.3 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 410 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	410 ft (125 m)
Area	43.8 sq mi (113.3 km²)
Population Density	3,990/sq mi
Coordinates	44.0568°N, 123.1190°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Benton County County
Nearest Airport	Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 28.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.54"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	84.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	18.5 / 100
Community Resilience	97.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood	No Rating
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Mar 25, 1993	4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M5.6	116 km	20 km
Jul 12, 2004	30 km W of Yachats, Oregon	M4.9	114 km	29 km
Aug 19, 2004	19 km W of Newport, Oregon	M4.7	116 km	27 km
Jul 4, 2015	16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon	M4.1	23 km	8 km
Apr 15, 2017	43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon	M3.9	127 km	38 km
Feb 8, 1995	9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon	M3.8	125 km	24 km
Jun 8, 1993	5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.7	116 km	19 km
Mar 20, 2012	29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon	M3.7	113 km	33 km
Jul 3, 1992	57 km W of Waldport, Oregon	M3.6	142 km	21 km
Feb 24, 1999	8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon	M3.6	123 km	34 km
May 19, 2019	3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon	M3.6	119 km	44 km
Sep 8, 2012	8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.5	123 km	24 km
Aug 2, 1996	4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.5	111 km	29 km
Nov 25, 1999	5 km NNE of Mount Angel, Oregon	M3.4	121 km	28 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NW of Sherwood, Oregon	M3.3	150 km	19 km
Mar 4, 2006	16 km ENE of Siletz, Oregon	M3.3	91 km	43 km
Jul 13, 2004	32 km W of Yachats, Oregon	M3.3	116 km	29 km
Jul 12, 2007	1 km N of Barlow, Oregon	M3.2	138 km	23 km
Mar 25, 1993	5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.2	116 km	13 km
Mar 20, 2012	27 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon	M3.2	111 km	29 km

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

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 14, 2010	EF2	89 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 1, 2017	EF1	68 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 21, 2003	EF1	88 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 24, 1989	EF1	7 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 8, 1960	EF1	82 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 6, 1951	EF1	16 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 31, 2024	EF0	97 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 18, 2023	EF0	27 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 29, 2018	EF0	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 14, 2015	EF0	9 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 18, 2013	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 4, 2009	EF0	49 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 28, 2007	EF0	60 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1999	EF0	17 km	2.3 mi	0
Sep 17, 1997	EF0	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1997	EF0	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1997	EF0	67 km	1.5 mi	0
Dec 5, 1996	EF0	2 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 22, 1994	EF0	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 2, 1984	EF0	86 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (101 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Sand Mountain Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,664 m (5,459 ft)	-950	101 km
Belknap	Shield(s)	2,095 m (6,873 ft)	480	105 km
Three Sisters	Complex	3,159 m (10,364 ft)	440	108 km
Bachelor	Stratovolcano	2,763 m (9,065 ft)	-5800	115 km
Davis Lake	Volcanic field	2,163 m (7,096 ft)	-2790	117 km
Cinnamon Butte	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,956 m (6,417 ft)	Unknown	122 km
Jefferson	Stratovolcano	3,199 m (10,495 ft)	950	125 km
Crater Lake	Caldera	2,487 m (8,159 ft)	-2850	149 km
Newberry	Shield	2,434 m (7,986 ft)	690	156 km
Hood	Stratovolcano	3,426 m (11,240 ft)	1866	185 km
Devils Garden	Volcanic field	1,698 m (5,571 ft)	Unknown	191 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HOLIDAY FARM (174,390 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	HOLIDAY FARM	174,390	51 km
2022	CEDAR CREEK MF	136,357	85 km
2020	ARCHIE CREEK	131,885	79 km
2017	HAPPY DOG	34,241	95 km
2023	BEDROCK	31,692	49 km
2021	GALES	31,655	57 km
2021	CHAOS	29,698	70 km
2017	MR SEPARATION	25,137	100 km
2023	LOOKOUT	25,103	81 km
2008	RATTLE	20,443	94 km
2002	APPLE	19,139	94 km
1996	SPRING	15,959	91 km
2009	TUMBLEBUG COMPLEX	14,605	95 km
2018	TERWILLIGER	11,400	72 km
2017	JONES	10,260	49 km
1996	MOOLACK COMPLEX (CHARLTON)	10,207	94 km
2021	LITTLE BEND CREEK	9,303	81 km
2017	REBEL	9,047	77 km
2009	WILLIAMS CREEK	8,405	83 km
2023	COUGAR CR. #1	6,971	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	7.7 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	5.9 in
March	47°F (8°C)	5.8 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.6 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.5 in
June	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in
July	70°F (21°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (20°C)	1.1 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.7 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.6 in
November	46°F (8°C)	8.4 in
December	41°F (5°C)	8.5 in	Wettest

Eugene has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 40°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.6").

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