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Weather & Climate in Imbler, OR

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

Imbler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 2,734 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,734 ft (833 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,355/sq mi
Coordinates45.4621°N, 117.9632°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportEastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (PDT)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.8 / 100
Community Resilience34.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

115 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 65 km 9 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 65 km 11 km
Oct 27, 1994 11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon M4.0 104 km 10 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 134 km 0 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 145 km 10 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 146 km 20 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 146 km 2 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 53 km 20 km
Dec 24, 1999 18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho M3.5 124 km 3 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 136 km 17 km
Oct 15, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.4 146 km 1 km
Jun 12, 1995 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.3 145 km 1 km
Jun 16, 1992 10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon M3.3 103 km 5 km
Feb 28, 2004 10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington M3.3 104 km 1 km
Jul 20, 1998 9 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon M3.3 102 km 12 km
Aug 27, 2000 16 km W of Richland, Oregon M3.3 92 km 0 km
May 1, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.3 145 km 2 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 66 km 8 km
Nov 17, 2013 13 km NNE of West Richland, Washington M3.2 146 km 0 km
Jul 25, 2009 10 km NW of Brogan, Oregon M3.2 131 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 11, 1968 EF2 64 km 9.6 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF1 44 km 2.9 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 52 km 1.6 mi 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 95 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 5, 2024 EF0 58 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 27, 2023 EF0 62 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 12, 2016 EF0 72 km 1.0 mi 0
May 9, 2013 EF0 47 km 0.1 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF0 36 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 21, 2006 EF0 52 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF0 67 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 13, 2002 EF0 73 km 0.2 mi 0
May 17, 1996 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
May 11, 1995 EF0 77 km 0.1 mi 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 63 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 24, 1987 EF0 73 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 21, 1983 EF0 12 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 16, 1975 EF0 71 km 0.1 mi 0
May 22, 1964 EF0 69 km 10.7 mi 0
Apr 24, 1958 EF0 96 km 45.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COLUMBIA COMPLEX (118,865 acres, 2006).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 79 km
2015 CORNET-WINDY RIDGE 102,553 99 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 94 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 67 km
2012 CACHE CREEK 75,521 96 km
1988 TEEPEE BUTTE 59,565 93 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 95 km
1996 TOWER 50,827 74 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 81 km
1986 JOSEPH/STARVATION 37,064 72 km
1996 BULL COMPLEX (SUMMIT) 36,318 100 km
2021 ELBOW CREEK 23,103 53 km
2022 STURGILL 21,641 37 km
1996 UNNAMED 21,130 91 km
1989 DOOLEY MOUNTAIN 18,747 98 km
1989 CANAL 18,596 74 km
2015 DRY GULCH 18,369 96 km
2024 JACK CANYON MUTUAL AID 18,287 79 km
2005 TRYON COMPLEX (CHERRY CREEK) 17,794 98 km
2023 HAT ROCK 17,264 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Wettest

Imbler has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.7").

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