Weather & Climate in Hebo, OR

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

Hebo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 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 71 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	71 ft (22 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	217/sq mi
Coordinates	45.2260°N, 123.8586°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Tillamook County County
Nearest Airport	Portland International (PDX) 66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.7"

110% above US avg

Snowfall 1.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 15.24"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	57.6 / 100
Community Resilience	61.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate
Tsunami	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

151 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	101 km	20 km
Jul 12, 2004	30 km W of Yachats, Oregon	M4.9	111 km	29 km
Aug 19, 2004	19 km W of Newport, Oregon	M4.7	72 km	27 km
Apr 4, 1992	133 km W of Lincoln City, Oregon	M4.2	143 km	10 km
Apr 24, 2003	3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon	M3.9	98 km	17 km
Apr 15, 2017	43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon	M3.9	106 km	38 km
Feb 8, 1995	9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon	M3.8	91 km	24 km
Aug 3, 2006	2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington	M3.8	117 km	14 km
Jun 8, 1993	5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.7	101 km	19 km
Mar 20, 2012	29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon	M3.7	105 km	33 km
Jan 31, 2013	3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington	M3.7	137 km	6 km
Feb 24, 1999	8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon	M3.6	93 km	34 km
Jul 3, 1992	57 km W of Waldport, Oregon	M3.6	107 km	21 km
May 19, 2019	3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon	M3.6	25 km	44 km
Sep 8, 2012	8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.5	92 km	24 km
Aug 2, 1996	4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.5	97 km	29 km
Jul 22, 1991	8 km N of Bethany, Oregon	M3.5	90 km	19 km
Nov 25, 1999	5 km NNE of Mount Angel, Oregon	M3.4	85 km	28 km
Oct 16, 2017	21 km WNW of Vernonia, Oregon	M3.4	83 km	24 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NW of Sherwood, Oregon	M3.3	77 km	19 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 14, 2016	EF2	55 km	0.7 mi	0
Dec 14, 2010	EF2	88 km	5.0 mi	0
Dec 8, 1993	EF2	71 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 2013	EF1	53 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 21, 2003	EF1	68 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 9, 2000	EF1	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 12, 1991	EF1	86 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 16, 1978	EF1	98 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 12, 1975	EF1	25 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 8, 1960	EF1	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 11, 2024	EF0	44 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 31, 2024	EF0	69 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 24, 2022	EF0	75 km	0.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2019	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 29, 2018	EF0	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 29, 2018	EF0	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 12, 2017	EF0	85 km	0.6 mi	0
Nov 6, 2009	EF0	27 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 4, 2009	EF0	97 km	1.5 mi	0
Dec 16, 2006	EF0	78 km	1.5 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1700	CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE	Earthquake	—	2	93 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (156 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Crater	Volcanic field	1,329 m (4,360 ft)	-5750	156 km
St. Helens	Stratovolcano	2,549 m (8,363 ft)	2008	170 km
Hood	Stratovolcano	3,426 m (11,240 ft)	1866	170 km
Jefferson	Stratovolcano	3,199 m (10,495 ft)	950	173 km
Indian Heaven	Shield(s)	1,806 m (5,925 ft)	-6250	177 km
Sand Mountain Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,664 m (5,459 ft)	-950	179 km
Belknap	Shield(s)	2,095 m (6,873 ft)	480	191 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROCKHOUSE (5,011 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	ROCKHOUSE	5,011	45 km
2020	ECHO MTN COMPLEX	2,161	24 km
1987	87552212	1,166	61 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	14.5 in
February	44°F (7°C)	11.1 in
March	45°F (7°C)	10.8 in
April	48°F (9°C)	6.7 in
May	52°F (11°C)	4.7 in
June	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
July	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
September	58°F (14°C)	3.9 in
October	52°F (11°C)	7.4 in
November	46°F (8°C)	14.1 in
December	42°F (6°C)	15.2 in	Coldest, Wettest

Hebo has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 95.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.2") and July the driest (1.6").

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