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Weather & Climate in Malin, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 4,063 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,063 ft (1,238 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0134°N, 121.4097°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Klamath County County |
| Nearest Airport | Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
818 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 21, 1993 | 27 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M6.0 | 66 km | 9 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.9 | 61 km | 9 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.1 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M5.0 | 119 km | 16 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2015 | 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.5 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.5 | 148 km | 12 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 10 km NW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Dec 20, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Burney, California | M4.4 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon | M4.4 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 8 km SW of Hat Creek, California | M4.4 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km NE of Burney, CA | M4.3 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M4.3 | 67 km | -2 km |
| May 15, 2002 | 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 47 km | 6 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 50 km | 1 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 54 km | -1 km |
| Dec 20, 2000 | 11 km NNW of Burney, California | M4.3 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Jul 22, 2004 | Oregon | M4.3 | 97 km | 0 km |
| Jan 29, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.2 | 148 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 19, 1962 | EF1 | 37 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1958 | EF1 | 12 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2019 | EF0 | 57 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2007 | EF0 | 42 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2004 | EF0 | 31 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1995 | EF0 | 38 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Medicine Lake (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 46 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 94 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 117 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 169 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 176 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BOOTLEG (413,496 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | BOOTLEG | 413,496 | 77 km |
| 2021 | ANTELOPE | 141,960 | 51 km |
| 2021 | COUGAR PEAK | 95,350 | 87 km |
| 2012 | BARRY POINT | 91,487 | 60 km |
| 2020 | CALDWELL | 81,870 | 31 km |
| 2018 | WATSON CREEK | 62,162 | 85 km |
| 2020 | BRATTAIN | 51,472 | 96 km |
| 2017 | STEELE | 49,153 | 45 km |
| 2018 | STONE | 39,455 | 73 km |
| 2018 | KLAMATHON | 38,188 | 93 km |
| 2014 | BEAVER COMPLEX | 35,204 | 69 km |
| 2017 | COVE | 30,884 | 88 km |
| 1992 | LONE PINE | 28,061 | 64 km |
| 2021 | LAVA | 26,287 | 92 km |
| 1999 | PINE | 24,124 | 43 km |
| 1996 | AMBROSE COMPLEX (DAMON-LONG) | 24,090 | 53 km |
| 2021 | LOG | 16,018 | 93 km |
| 2020 | TWO FOUR TWO | 14,264 | 80 km |
| 2019 | TUCKER | 14,128 | 28 km |
| 2014 | DAY | 13,750 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Malin has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.4").