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Weather & Climate in Glasgow, OR

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

Glasgow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 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 485 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation485 ft (148 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates43.4377°N, 124.1951°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyCoos County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Oregon Regional (OTH)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.2 / 100
Community Resilience48.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Jul 28, 2010 129 km WNW of Barview, Oregon M5.2 135 km 10 km
Oct 18, 2024 121 km WNW of Barview, Oregon M5.0 129 km 8 km
Jul 12, 2004 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon M4.9 102 km 29 km
Aug 19, 2004 19 km W of Newport, Oregon M4.7 137 km 27 km
Feb 26, 2009 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon M4.2 103 km 37 km
Jul 4, 2015 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon M4.1 131 km 8 km
May 14, 2000 121 km W of Winchester Bay, Oregon M3.9 127 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2017 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.9 116 km 38 km
Apr 22, 2008 123 km W of Bandon, Oregon M3.9 138 km 10 km
Jan 24, 2014 31 km SSE of Powers, Oregon M3.8 94 km 4 km
Apr 26, 2018 108 km WNW of Barview, Oregon M3.8 115 km 10 km
Mar 20, 2012 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.7 107 km 33 km
Jul 3, 1992 57 km W of Waldport, Oregon M3.6 129 km 21 km
Apr 24, 2008 125 km W of Bandon, Oregon M3.6 144 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2004 70 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon M3.5 147 km 10 km
Jul 3, 2010 near the coast of Oregon M3.5 107 km 34 km
Nov 30, 2012 9 km NNW of Brookings, Oregon M3.3 146 km 2 km
Apr 7, 1996 15 km SSW of Pistol River, Oregon M3.3 145 km 20 km
Jul 13, 2004 32 km W of Yachats, Oregon M3.3 106 km 29 km
Jun 20, 2022 11 km WNW of O'Brien, Oregon M3.2 150 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 18, 2013 EF0 65 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 24, 2010 EF0 88 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cinnamon Butte (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 170 km
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 178 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG WINDY COMPLEX (28,911 acres, 2013).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2013 BIG WINDY COMPLEX 28,911 97 km
2013 DADS 25,216 97 km
2013 NORTH RABBIT 25,085 85 km
2023 ANVIL 22,261 77 km
2017 DFPA HORSE PRAIRIE 17,066 80 km
2005 BLOSSOM 15,247 85 km
2019 MP 97 13,579 97 km
2023 COUGAR CR. #1 6,971 50 km
1987 CANYON MT 5,959 97 km
1987 UPPER MYRTLE CREEK 3,992 93 km
1987 FALL CREEK 3,366 93 km
1987 FROZEN CR 3,182 87 km
2015 CABLE CROSSING 2,155 99 km
1987 87732084 2,059 91 km
1987 BUCK CR 1,596 89 km
1999 AUSTA 1,525 76 km
2023 LIGHTHOUSE RD #3 1,286 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 10.0 in
February 47°F (9°C) 8.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 7.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
July 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 10.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 10.7 in Coldest, Wettest

Glasgow has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 46°F in December to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.7") and July the driest (0.5").

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