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Weather & Climate in Myrtle Point, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Myrtle Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 183 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 183 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,670/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0627°N, 124.1331°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Coos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Oregon Regional (OTH) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Oct 18, 2024 | 121 km WNW of Barview, Oregon | M5.0 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M4.9 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 38 km W of Crescent City, California | M4.3 | 149 km | 28 km |
| Feb 26, 2009 | 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon | M4.2 | 61 km | 37 km |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 123 km W of Bandon, Oregon | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 1991 | 88 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 31 km SSE of Powers, Oregon | M3.8 | 52 km | 4 km |
| Apr 26, 2018 | 108 km WNW of Barview, Oregon | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 1999 | 87 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon | M3.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 125 km W of Bandon, Oregon | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2004 | 70 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon | M3.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2005 | 109 km W of Port Orford, Oregon | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 10 km W of Happy Camp, California | M3.5 | 149 km | 43 km |
| Jul 3, 2010 | near the coast of Oregon | M3.5 | 66 km | 34 km |
| Nov 30, 2012 | 9 km NNW of Brookings, Oregon | M3.3 | 106 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2004 | 32 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M3.3 | 147 km | 29 km |
| Apr 7, 1996 | 15 km SSW of Pistol River, Oregon | M3.3 | 105 km | 20 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 17 km WNW of Crescent City, California | M3.3 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 11 km WNW of O'Brien, Oregon | M3.2 | 108 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
2 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 18, 2013 | EF0 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2010 | EF0 | 51 km | 1.0 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 | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 164 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 195 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 | 72 km |
| 2017 | CHETCO BAR | 194,877 | 92 km |
| 2018 | KLONDIKE | 178,311 | 75 km |
| 1987 | SILVER | 96,698 | 79 km |
| 2018 | TAYLOR CREEK | 57,505 | 76 km |
| 2023 | FLAT | 34,496 | 69 km |
| 2013 | BIG WINDY COMPLEX | 28,911 | 58 km |
| 2015 | STOUTS CREEK | 27,570 | 96 km |
| 2013 | DADS | 25,216 | 63 km |
| 2013 | NORTH RABBIT | 25,085 | 52 km |
| 2023 | ANVIL | 22,261 | 38 km |
| 2022 | RUM CREEK | 21,492 | 67 km |
| 2017 | DFPA HORSE PRAIRIE | 17,066 | 51 km |
| 2005 | BLOSSOM | 15,247 | 44 km |
| 2019 | MP 97 | 13,579 | 72 km |
| 1987 | HOWARD CRK | 13,473 | 63 km |
| 2015 | COLLIER BUTTE | 13,038 | 78 km |
| 1987 | BLAND MTN | 10,072 | 88 km |
| 2018 | GRAVE CREEK #3 | 9,318 | 91 km |
| 2010 | OAK FLAT | 7,975 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 9.6 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 10.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Myrtle Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in December to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (0.4").