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Weather & Climate in Madras, OR

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

Madras experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°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 11.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 2,424 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,424 ft (739 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density931/sq mi
Coordinates44.6639°N, 121.1604°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportColumbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.2"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.7 / 100
Community Resilience31.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively 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 Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 121 km 20 km
Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 85 km 5 km
Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 54 km 16 km
Jul 4, 2015 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon M4.1 147 km 8 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 101 km -1 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 86 km 4 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 105 km 0 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 133 km 24 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 86 km 5 km
Jun 14, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.8 54 km 18 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 120 km 19 km
Feb 24, 1999 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon M3.6 130 km 34 km
Mar 1, 2007 Washington-Oregon border region M3.6 54 km 23 km
Apr 5, 2008 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 55 km 18 km
Apr 20, 2009 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 55 km 15 km
Feb 1, 2000 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.6 101 km -1 km
Jan 2, 2010 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 55 km 14 km
Sep 8, 2012 8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 131 km 24 km
Aug 2, 1996 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 125 km 29 km
Aug 31, 1999 Washington-Oregon border region M3.5 102 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

9 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 22, 1989 EF1 66 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 13, 2017 EF0 72 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 8, 2016 EF0 97 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 9, 2004 EF0 4 km 0.5 mi 0
May 23, 2001 EF0 99 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 3, 1997 EF0 59 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 16, 1993 EF0 7 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 1983 EF0 64 km 0.1 mi 0
May 11, 1970 EF0 30 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jefferson (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 51 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 69 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 69 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 76 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 87 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 89 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 105 km
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 130 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 133 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 150 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 153 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 173 km
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 176 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LIONSHEAD (197,732 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 LIONSHEAD 197,732 55 km
2020 BEACHIE CREEK 194,619 99 km
2020 RIVERSIDE 138,190 99 km
1996 SIMNASHO 118,466 26 km
2018 BOXCAR 0410 RN 99,874 42 km
2003 BB COMPLEX (BOOTH) 91,281 51 km
2011 HANCOCK COMPLEX 71,495 69 km
2017 NENA SPRINGS 70,074 35 km
2018 SUBSTATION 0730 RN 69,109 95 km
2015 COUNTY LINE 2 68,189 27 km
2011 0655 RAZOR BACK EAST 65,350 36 km
2013 SUNNYSIDE TURNOFF 50,028 24 km
2018 STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN 49,160 85 km
2018 JENNIES PEAK 1039 RN 47,664 70 km
2011 HIGH CASCADES 44,498 29 km
2014 BLACK ROCK 40,760 61 km
2014 SHANIKO BUTTE 39,852 40 km
2018 LONG HOLLOW 0806 RN 33,662 77 km
1994 LECLAIRE 32,087 19 km
2014 PINE CREEK 31,033 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Madras has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.6").

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