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Weather & Climate in Myrtle Creek, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Myrtle Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°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 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 611 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 611 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0241°N, 123.2784°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roseburg Regional (RBG) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
263 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 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.9 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 140 km | 1 km |
| May 15, 2002 | 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 136 km | -1 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M4.3 | 123 km | -2 km |
| Feb 26, 2009 | 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon | M4.2 | 74 km | 37 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon | M4.1 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.1 | 137 km | -2 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.1 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Jan 7, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.0 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.0 | 137 km | -2 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.9 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Nov 17, 1994 | 24 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M3.9 | 123 km | -2 km |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 31 km SSE of Powers, Oregon | M3.8 | 72 km | 4 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 21 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.8 | 130 km | -1 km |
| Jan 8, 1994 | 11 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.8 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 15 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.8 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 19 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.8 | 134 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
1 tornado (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 18, 2013 | EF0 | 31 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 | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 95 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 133 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 167 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 173 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 182 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 183 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 186 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 | 83 km |
| 2018 | KLONDIKE | 178,311 | 83 km |
| 2020 | ARCHIE CREEK | 131,885 | 49 km |
| 1987 | SILVER | 96,698 | 92 km |
| 2018 | TAYLOR CREEK | 57,505 | 66 km |
| 2021 | SMITH | 50,739 | 41 km |
| 2002 | BOULDER | 48,505 | 45 km |
| 2018 | MILES | 40,343 | 52 km |
| 2023 | FLAT | 34,496 | 92 km |
| 2017 | HAPPY DOG | 34,241 | 65 km |
| 2021 | JACK FIRE | 33,747 | 56 km |
| 2020 | S OBENCHAIN | 32,875 | 73 km |
| 2017 | BLANKET CREEK | 32,767 | 89 km |
| 2021 | CHAOS | 29,698 | 75 km |
| 2013 | BIG WINDY COMPLEX | 28,911 | 57 km |
| 2015 | STOUTS CREEK | 27,570 | 30 km |
| 2002 | TIMBERED ROCK | 26,809 | 53 km |
| 2013 | DADS | 25,216 | 39 km |
| 2013 | NORTH RABBIT | 25,085 | 35 km |
| 2023 | ANVIL | 22,261 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
Myrtle Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.5").