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Weather & Climate in Jordan Valley, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jordan Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 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 13.7 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 4,514 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,514 ft (1,376 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9793°N, 117.0574°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Malheur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.9 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Apr 13, 2020 | 45 km ESE of McDermitt, Nevada | M3.6 | 120 km | 3 km |
| Feb 4, 1999 | 43 km NW of McDermitt, Nevada | M3.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 37 km NE of Mountain Home, Idaho | M3.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2013 | 55 km E of McDermitt, Nevada | M3.3 | 110 km | 0 km |
| Dec 15, 1993 | 27 km WNW of McDermitt, Nevada | M3.3 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 16 km S of McDermitt, Nevada | M3.1 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Jul 22, 2010 | 47 km NE of Owyhee, Nevada | M3.0 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 2012 | southern Idaho | M2.9 | 44 km | 6 km |
| Feb 1, 2001 | 17 km S of McDermitt, Nevada | M2.8 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 5 km W of Jordan Valley, Oregon | M2.7 | 6 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
28 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 17, 1996 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 26, 1984 | EF1 | 86 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 1984 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1974 | EF1 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1969 | EF1 | 3 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1966 | EF1 | 88 km | 19.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1956 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2023 | EF0 | 77 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2023 | EF0 | 94 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | 54 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2013 | EF0 | 98 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2004 | EF0 | 89 km | — | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2003 | EF0 | 78 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2000 | EF0 | 78 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2000 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2000 | EF0 | 91 km | — | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2000 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2000 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 1998 | EF0 | 56 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1998 | EF0 | 96 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 38 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LONG DRAW (500,045 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | LONG DRAW | 500,045 | 77 km |
| 2014 | SADDLE DRAW | 284,065 | 88 km |
| 2015 | SODA | 282,888 | 41 km |
| 2024 | HOLE IN THE GROUND | 98,055 | 37 km |
| 2006 | HAPPY VALLEY | 72,071 | 61 km |
| 2001 | JACKIES BUTTE | 66,990 | 58 km |
| 1986 | BOGUS CR | 65,309 | 39 km |
| 1996 | BOGUS CREEK | 56,721 | 45 km |
| 2013 | OWYHEE | 48,001 | 73 km |
| 2012 | JACKS | 47,219 | 89 km |
| 2006 | STAR MOUNTAIN | 45,243 | 75 km |
| 2007 | TONGUE COMPLEX (CRUTCHER) | 44,229 | 73 km |
| 2002 | TRIMBLY CREEK | 43,085 | 54 km |
| 1994 | SWAMP CREEK | 40,332 | 92 km |
| 2016 | CHERRY ROAD | 35,219 | 67 km |
| 2002 | MAHOGANY COMPLEX (ATKINS BUTTE) | 33,472 | 46 km |
| 2001 | SHEEPSHEAD | 32,971 | 91 km |
| 1985 | CORBIN | 31,962 | 55 km |
| 2007 | CLARK BUTTE | 31,330 | 29 km |
| 1996 | COW HOLLOW COMPLEX (COW HOLLOW) | 31,276 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Jordan Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.4").