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Weather & Climate in Huntington, OR

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

Huntington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.2 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 2,122 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,122 ft (647 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density932/sq mi
Coordinates44.3501°N, 117.2668°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyBaker County County
Nearest AirportBoise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI)
75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

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

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Feb 26, 2024 10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho M4.9 92 km 12 km
Oct 27, 1994 11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon M4.0 56 km 10 km
Oct 4, 2002 15 km W of Cascade, Idaho M3.8 84 km 5 km
Apr 6, 1995 11 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho M3.7 93 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2023 11 km S of Donnelly, Idaho M3.7 99 km 12 km
Sep 14, 2000 4 km W of Smiths Ferry, Idaho M3.7 89 km 7 km
Dec 24, 1999 18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho M3.5 101 km 3 km
Apr 6, 2002 9 km NW of Cascade, Idaho M3.5 93 km 5 km
Mar 5, 2024 8 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho M3.5 94 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2007 12 km WSW of Cascade, Idaho M3.5 88 km 5 km
Aug 3, 2002 8 km NNW of Smiths Ferry, Idaho M3.5 90 km 5 km
Mar 17, 1995 5 km S of Cascade, Idaho M3.5 97 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2024 8 km NNW of Smiths Ferry, Idaho M3.5 90 km 16 km
Mar 1, 2024 8 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho M3.5 92 km 10 km
Oct 4, 2002 20 km WSW of Cascade, Idaho M3.4 79 km 5 km
Oct 4, 2002 15 km W of Cascade, Idaho M3.4 84 km 5 km
Sep 26, 1995 9 km E of McCall, Idaho M3.4 119 km 5 km
Mar 10, 2001 18 km ESE of Donnelly, Idaho M3.4 118 km 5 km
Aug 21, 2010 29 km NNE of Lowman, Idaho M3.4 141 km 5 km
Apr 6, 2024 9 km NNW of Smiths Ferry, Idaho M3.4 91 km 14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 2006 EF2 87 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 30, 1997 EF1 42 km 3.0 mi 0
May 17, 1996 EF1 26 km 5.5 mi 0
May 17, 1996 EF1 65 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 19, 1991 EF1 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 9, 1990 EF1 24 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 1, 1983 EF1 50 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 23, 1974 EF1 66 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 25, 1966 EF1 66 km 19.1 mi 0
Jun 27, 1958 EF1 89 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 9, 1956 EF1 95 km 0.1 mi 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 96 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 25, 2004 EF0 83 km — 0
Aug 25, 2004 EF0 72 km — 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF0 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 29, 2002 EF0 75 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 7, 2002 EF0 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 13, 2001 EF0 26 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 1997 EF0 33 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 30, 1997 EF0 6 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jordan Craters Volcanic field 1,473 m (4,833 ft) -1250 135 km
Diamond Craters Volcanic field 1,435 m (4,708 ft) -5610 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PADDOCK (186,842 acres, 2024).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2024 PADDOCK 186,842 65 km
2024 COW VALLEY 134,642 31 km
2015 CORNET-WINDY RIDGE 102,553 45 km
2020 WOODHEAD 98,995 59 km
2000 JACKSON 80,733 23 km
2006 CHERRY 56,773 76 km
2006 FOSTER GULCH 52,496 67 km
2015 BENDIRE COMPLEX 49,260 65 km
2013 OWYHEE 48,001 80 km
2007 IRISH SPRING 47,845 69 km
2020 INDIAN CREEK 46,275 71 km
2016 RAIL 43,813 86 km
1986 BISSELL CK 40,847 65 km
1986 VAN DUSEN 39,901 74 km
2022 WILLOW CREEK 38,585 21 km
2016 CHERRY ROAD 35,219 87 km
2018 MESA 34,541 81 km
1996 COW HOLLOW COMPLEX (COW HOLLOW) 31,276 63 km
2024 THOMPSON 31,066 29 km
2007 JUNIPER RESERVOIR 28,455 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
February 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Wettest

Huntington has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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