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Weather & Climate in Haines, OR

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

Haines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°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 9.1 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 3,337 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,337 ft (1,017 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates44.9123°N, 117.9396°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyBaker County County
Nearest AirportGrant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 1.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.4 / 100
Community Resilience46.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

99 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 M4.3 123 km 9 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 124 km 11 km
Oct 27, 1994 11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon M4.0 75 km 10 km
Oct 4, 2002 15 km W of Cascade, Idaho M3.8 142 km 5 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 101 km 20 km
Dec 24, 1999 18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho M3.5 116 km 3 km
Apr 6, 2002 9 km NW of Cascade, Idaho M3.5 147 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2007 12 km WSW of Cascade, Idaho M3.5 148 km 5 km
Oct 4, 2002 20 km WSW of Cascade, Idaho M3.4 139 km 5 km
Oct 4, 2002 15 km W of Cascade, Idaho M3.4 143 km 5 km
Jul 20, 1998 9 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon M3.3 74 km 12 km
Jun 16, 1992 10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon M3.3 75 km 5 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 124 km 8 km
Aug 27, 2000 16 km W of Richland, Oregon M3.3 49 km 0 km
Jul 25, 2009 10 km NW of Brogan, Oregon M3.2 72 km 7 km
Nov 23, 2001 6 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho M3.2 125 km 0 km
Jan 26, 1992 28 km ENE of Halfway, Oregon M3.2 90 km 5 km
Jul 19, 1998 10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon M3.2 75 km 11 km
Apr 10, 2012 3 km WNW of Touchet, Washington M3.2 140 km 14 km
Aug 14, 2017 19 km NNW of Halfway, Oregon M3.1 59 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 2006 EF2 97 km 12.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 2004 EF1 99 km 2.2 mi 0
Nov 5, 2023 EF0 96 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 12, 2016 EF0 96 km 1.0 mi 0
May 9, 2013 EF0 81 km 0.1 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF0 81 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 21, 2006 EF0 78 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF0 11 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 4, 2003 EF0 100 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 30, 1997 EF0 87 km 1.0 mi 0
May 17, 1996 EF0 66 km 0.1 mi 0
May 11, 1995 EF0 18 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 22, 1992 EF0 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 21, 1983 EF0 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 16, 1975 EF0 13 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (200 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jordan Craters Volcanic field 1,473 m (4,833 ft) -1250 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COW VALLEY (134,642 acres, 2024).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2024 COW VALLEY 134,642 84 km
2015 CANYON CREEK COMPLEX 109,786 99 km
2015 CORNET-WINDY RIDGE 102,553 39 km
2020 WOODHEAD 98,995 94 km
2006 FOSTER GULCH 52,496 79 km
1996 TOWER 50,827 61 km
2015 BENDIRE COMPLEX 49,260 99 km
2007 IRISH SPRING 47,845 81 km
2016 RAIL 43,813 71 km
2022 WILLOW CREEK 38,585 99 km
1996 BULL COMPLEX (SUMMIT) 36,318 63 km
2024 THOMPSON 31,066 58 km
2021 BLACK BUTTE 24,736 94 km
2007 WARM SPRINGS 24,611 94 km
2005 SNAKE ONE 24,056 78 km
2002 MONUMENT-MALHEUR COMPLEX (MONUMENT) 23,860 75 km
2024 COYOTE 21,880 68 km
2022 STURGILL 21,641 53 km
2015 ELDORADO 20,962 66 km
2013 RAFT 20,722 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
March 38°F (4°C) 1.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Haines has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 27°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.7").

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