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Weather & Climate in Metolius, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Metolius 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 2,551 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,551 ft (778 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,019/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5875°N, 121.1760°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.1 / 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
169 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 | 123 km | 20 km |
| Jun 29, 2002 | 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon | M4.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M4.2 | 63 km | 16 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon | M4.1 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon | M4.1 | 107 km | -1 km |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon | M3.9 | 93 km | 4 km |
| Mar 22, 1997 | 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon | M3.9 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon | M3.8 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Jun 29, 2002 | 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon | M3.8 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2007 | 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.8 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Jun 8, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.7 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Feb 24, 1999 | 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon | M3.6 | 133 km | 34 km |
| Mar 1, 2007 | Washington-Oregon border region | M3.6 | 63 km | 23 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.6 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.6 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 2000 | 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon | M3.6 | 107 km | -1 km |
| Jan 2, 2010 | 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.6 | 64 km | 14 km |
| Sep 8, 2012 | 8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.5 | 133 km | 24 km |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.5 | 126 km | 29 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | Washington-Oregon border region | M3.5 | 108 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 | 58 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2017 | EF0 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2016 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2004 | EF0 | 5 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2001 | EF0 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1997 | EF0 | 50 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1993 | EF0 | 15 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1983 | EF0 | 56 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1970 | EF0 | 36 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jefferson (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 50 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 63 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 64 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 69 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 79 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 96 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 97 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 124 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 158 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 160 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 182 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 196 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 199 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 | 57 km |
| 2020 | BEACHIE CREEK | 194,619 | 100 km |
| 1996 | SIMNASHO | 118,466 | 34 km |
| 2018 | BOXCAR 0410 RN | 99,874 | 50 km |
| 2003 | BB COMPLEX (BOOTH) | 91,281 | 48 km |
| 2011 | HANCOCK COMPLEX | 71,495 | 75 km |
| 2017 | NENA SPRINGS | 70,074 | 43 km |
| 2015 | COUNTY LINE 2 | 68,189 | 33 km |
| 2011 | 0655 RAZOR BACK EAST | 65,350 | 44 km |
| 2013 | SUNNYSIDE TURNOFF | 50,028 | 33 km |
| 2018 | STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN | 49,160 | 92 km |
| 2018 | JENNIES PEAK 1039 RN | 47,664 | 74 km |
| 2011 | HIGH CASCADES | 44,498 | 31 km |
| 2014 | BLACK ROCK | 40,760 | 68 km |
| 2014 | SHANIKO BUTTE | 39,852 | 48 km |
| 2018 | LONG HOLLOW 0806 RN | 33,662 | 86 km |
| 1994 | LECLAIRE | 32,087 | 27 km |
| 2014 | PINE CREEK | 31,033 | 76 km |
| 2010 | WHITE LIGHTNING COMPLEX (YOUTHER) | 30,322 | 51 km |
| 2024 | WILEY FLAT | 30,255 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Metolius has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.6").