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Weather & Climate in Gold Hill, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gold Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 1,262 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,262 ft (385 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,663/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4358°N, 123.0526°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Josephine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rogue Valley International - Medford (MFR) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
380 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 21, 1993 | 27 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M6.0 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.9 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 16 km WSW of Klamath, CA | M4.3 | 141 km | 36 km |
| May 15, 2002 | 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 92 km | -1 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M4.3 | 82 km | -2 km |
| Feb 26, 2009 | 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon | M4.2 | 70 km | 37 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.1 | 93 km | -2 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.1 | 84 km | 6 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.0 | 92 km | -2 km |
| Jan 7, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.0 | 95 km | 0 km |
| Sep 30, 1999 | 46 km WSW of Etna, California | M3.9 | 122 km | 38 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.9 | 86 km | 6 km |
| Nov 17, 1994 | 24 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M3.9 | 83 km | -2 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 4km E of Somes Bar, CA | M3.9 | 122 km | 37 km |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 31 km SSE of Powers, Oregon | M3.8 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 15 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.8 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 19 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.8 | 88 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
1 tornado (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 18, 2013 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1873 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 94 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 135 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 154 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BISCUIT COMPLEX (BISCUIT) (495,308 acres, 2002).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2002 | BISCUIT COMPLEX (BISCUIT) | 495,308 | 70 km |
| 2017 | CHETCO BAR | 194,877 | 85 km |
| 2018 | KLONDIKE | 178,311 | 67 km |
| 2020 | SLATER | 157,784 | 69 km |
| 2014 | HAPPY CAMP COMPLEX | 118,491 | 82 km |
| 1987 | SILVER | 96,698 | 74 km |
| 2017 | OAK | 95,692 | 88 km |
| 2023 | KELLY | 90,267 | 88 km |
| 1987 | KING TITUS | 71,390 | 93 km |
| 2022 | MCKINNEY | 60,592 | 72 km |
| 2018 | TAYLOR CREEK | 57,505 | 47 km |
| 2021 | SMITH | 50,739 | 76 km |
| 2002 | BOULDER | 48,505 | 80 km |
| 2018 | MILES | 40,343 | 52 km |
| 2018 | NATCHEZ | 38,800 | 74 km |
| 2018 | KLAMATHON | 38,188 | 69 km |
| 1987 | FORT COPPER | 36,333 | 61 km |
| 2014 | BEAVER COMPLEX | 35,204 | 80 km |
| 2023 | FLAT | 34,496 | 84 km |
| 2014 | KNF BEAVER | 34,274 | 63 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Gold Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.4").