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Weather & Climate in Long Creek, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Long Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.1 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 3,743 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,743 ft (1,141 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7142°N, 119.1042°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 30, 2000 | 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon | M4.1 | 97 km | -1 km |
| Mar 22, 1997 | 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon | M3.9 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon | M3.9 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Feb 1, 2000 | 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon | M3.6 | 95 km | -1 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon | M3.5 | 119 km | 20 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | Washington-Oregon border region | M3.5 | 94 km | 3 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 8 km SE of Condon, Oregon | M3.4 | 94 km | -1 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington | M3.3 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Aug 27, 2000 | 16 km W of Richland, Oregon | M3.3 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 10 km NW of Brogan, Oregon | M3.2 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Apr 17, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Condon, Oregon | M3.2 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 14 km NE of Condon, Oregon | M3.2 | 99 km | 14 km |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 8 km NNE of Roosevelt, Washington | M3.1 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Apr 19, 2007 | 63 km W of Hines, Oregon | M3.1 | 146 km | -1 km |
| Mar 23, 1997 | 10 km E of Condon, Oregon | M3.1 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Oct 1, 2003 | 25 km W of Richland, Oregon | M3.1 | 128 km | 21 km |
| Jul 13, 2000 | 7 km NW of Unity, Oregon | M3.1 | 71 km | 19 km |
| Oct 17, 1993 | 33 km SE of Prairie City, Oregon | M3.1 | 74 km | 13 km |
| Mar 23, 1997 | 11 km ESE of Condon, Oregon | M3.1 | 92 km | -1 km |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 8 km WSW of Richland, Oregon | M3.0 | 145 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 19, 2004 | EF1 | 20 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2023 | EF0 | 38 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2016 | EF0 | 70 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2011 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 4, 2003 | EF0 | 8 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Diamond Craters (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 182 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BATTLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX (184,979 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | BATTLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX | 184,979 | 35 km |
| 2015 | CANYON CREEK COMPLEX | 109,786 | 50 km |
| 2014 | SOUTH FORK COMPLEX | 66,743 | 56 km |
| 2007 | MONUMENT COMPLEX (RED HILL FIRE) | 54,572 | 36 km |
| 1996 | TOWER | 50,827 | 48 km |
| 2007 | IRISH SPRING | 47,845 | 99 km |
| 2018 | JENNIES PEAK 1039 RN | 47,664 | 95 km |
| 2016 | RAIL | 43,813 | 73 km |
| 1996 | BULL COMPLEX (SUMMIT) | 36,318 | 32 km |
| 2014 | PINE CREEK | 31,033 | 93 km |
| 2015 | CORNER CREEK 0297 PR | 30,303 | 65 km |
| 2001 | MONUMENT COMPLEX (MALLORY) | 29,095 | 31 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 27,815 | 86 km |
| 2024 | SERVICE | 25,270 | 75 km |
| 2021 | BLACK BUTTE | 24,736 | 89 km |
| 2002 | MONUMENT-MALHEUR COMPLEX (MONUMENT) | 23,860 | 80 km |
| 1996 | WHEELER POINT | 22,669 | 63 km |
| 2015 | ELDORADO | 20,962 | 92 km |
| 2024 | JACK CANYON MUTUAL AID | 18,287 | 80 km |
| 2009 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX | 16,461 | 42 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Long Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.6").