Weather & Climate in Melrose, OR

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

Melrose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 448 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	55.9°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	44°F (6°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	448 ft (137 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density	264/sq mi
Coordinates	43.2529°N, 123.4575°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Douglas County County
Nearest Airport	Roseburg Regional (RBG) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"

16% below US avg

Wettest Month (Dec) 6.81"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	79.1 / 100
Community Resilience	44.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate
Tsunami	Very Low
Volcano	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Jul 12, 2004	30 km W of Yachats, Oregon	M4.9	146 km	29 km
Sep 21, 1993	25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon	M4.3	150 km	-2 km
Feb 26, 2009	37 km NW of Selma, Oregon	M4.2	87 km	37 km
Jul 4, 2015	16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon	M4.1	106 km	8 km
Nov 17, 1994	24 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon	M3.9	150 km	-2 km
Jan 24, 2014	31 km SSE of Powers, Oregon	M3.8	82 km	4 km
Mar 20, 2012	29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon	M3.7	149 km	33 km
Jul 3, 2010	near the coast of Oregon	M3.5	105 km	34 km
Sep 21, 1993	26 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon	M3.4	147 km	7 km
Nov 30, 2012	9 km NNW of Brookings, Oregon	M3.3	145 km	2 km
Jul 13, 2004	32 km W of Yachats, Oregon	M3.3	149 km	29 km
Apr 7, 1996	15 km SSW of Pistol River, Oregon	M3.3	149 km	20 km
Jun 20, 2022	11 km WNW of O'Brien, Oregon	M3.2	130 km	33 km
Sep 21, 1993	23 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon	M3.2	146 km	-2 km
May 6, 2014	22 km W of Pistol River, Oregon	M3.2	146 km	24 km
Apr 24, 2020	18 km SW of Ashland, Oregon	M3.2	141 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2012	27 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon	M3.2	146 km	29 km
Mar 24, 2013	14 km ENE of Butte Falls, Oregon	M3.1	111 km	14 km
Feb 26, 2012	23 km WNW of Port Orford, Oregon	M3.1	117 km	22 km
Mar 12, 2012	27 km W of Yachats, Oregon	M3.1	146 km	26 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. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 24, 1989	EF1	89 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2015	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 18, 2013	EF0	5 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 2, 1999	EF0	82 km	2.3 mi	0
Dec 5, 1996	EF0	95 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 18, 1975	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1873	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.1 m	—	146 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cinnamon Butte (109 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Cinnamon Butte	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,956 m (6,417 ft)	Unknown	109 km
Crater Lake	Caldera	2,487 m (8,159 ft)	-2850	114 km
Davis Lake	Volcanic field	2,163 m (7,096 ft)	-2790	137 km
Bachelor	Stratovolcano	2,763 m (9,065 ft)	-5800	164 km
Three Sisters	Complex	3,159 m (10,364 ft)	440	168 km
Belknap	Shield(s)	2,095 m (6,873 ft)	480	173 km
Sand Mountain Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,664 m (5,459 ft)	-950	175 km
Newberry	Shield	2,434 m (7,986 ft)	690	187 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BISCUIT COMPLEX (BISCUIT) (495,308 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	BISCUIT COMPLEX (BISCUIT)	495,308	97 km
2018	KLONDIKE	178,311	99 km
2020	ARCHIE CREEK	131,885	47 km
2018	TAYLOR CREEK	57,505	86 km
2021	SMITH	50,739	58 km
2002	BOULDER	48,505	61 km
2018	MILES	40,343	78 km
2017	HAPPY DOG	34,241	72 km
2021	JACK FIRE	33,747	66 km
2021	CHAOS	29,698	71 km
2013	BIG WINDY COMPLEX	28,911	73 km
2015	STOUTS CREEK	27,570	58 km
2002	TIMBERED ROCK	26,809	80 km
2013	DADS	25,216	60 km
2013	NORTH RABBIT	25,085	50 km
2023	ANVIL	22,261	90 km
2021	BIG HAMLIN	21,853	67 km
2022	RUM CREEK	21,492	73 km
2008	RATTLE	20,443	79 km
2017	BROKEN LOOKOUT	19,152	79 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (6°C)	6.3 in
February	46°F (8°C)	5.0 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.7 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.2 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.1 in
June	62°F (17°C)	1.1 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	69°F (20°C)	0.8 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.9 in
November	47°F (8°C)	6.7 in
December	42°F (6°C)	6.8 in	Coldest, Wettest

Melrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 42°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.5").

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