Weather & Climate in Neotsu, OR

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

Neotsu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 131.9 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 83 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	46.2°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	83 ft (25 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	702/sq mi
Coordinates	44.9961°N, 123.9776°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Lincoln County County
Nearest Airport	Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.9"

247% above US avg

Wettest Month (Dec) 16.97"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.4 / 100
Community Resilience	53.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

137 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	108 km	20 km
Jul 12, 2004	30 km W of Yachats, Oregon	M4.9	84 km	29 km
Aug 19, 2004	19 km W of Newport, Oregon	M4.7	45 km	27 km
Apr 4, 1992	133 km W of Lincoln City, Oregon	M4.2	135 km	10 km
Jul 4, 2015	16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon	M4.1	136 km	8 km
Apr 15, 2017	43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon	M3.9	80 km	38 km
Apr 24, 2003	3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon	M3.9	120 km	17 km
Feb 8, 1995	9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon	M3.8	101 km	24 km
Aug 3, 2006	2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington	M3.8	140 km	14 km
Mar 20, 2012	29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon	M3.7	78 km	33 km
Jun 8, 1993	5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.7	109 km	19 km
Jul 3, 1992	57 km W of Waldport, Oregon	M3.6	83 km	21 km
Feb 24, 1999	8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon	M3.6	103 km	34 km
May 19, 2019	3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon	M3.6	11 km	44 km
Sep 8, 2012	8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.5	102 km	24 km
Aug 2, 1996	4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.5	103 km	29 km
Jul 22, 1991	8 km N of Bethany, Oregon	M3.5	112 km	19 km
Nov 25, 1999	5 km NNE of Mount Angel, Oregon	M3.4	95 km	28 km
Oct 16, 2017	21 km WNW of Vernonia, Oregon	M3.4	110 km	24 km
Apr 7, 2014	6 km NW of Sherwood, Oregon	M3.3	95 km	19 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 14, 2016	EF2	81 km	0.7 mi	0
Dec 14, 2010	EF2	88 km	5.0 mi	0
Dec 8, 1993	EF2	87 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 2013	EF1	67 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 21, 2003	EF1	65 km	0.3 mi	0
Dec 12, 1975	EF1	52 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 8, 1960	EF1	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 11, 2024	EF0	69 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 31, 2024	EF0	42 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 24, 2022	EF0	86 km	0.0 mi	0
Oct 29, 2018	EF0	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 29, 2018	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 12, 2017	EF0	99 km	0.6 mi	0
Nov 6, 2009	EF0	3 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 4, 2009	EF0	83 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 28, 2007	EF0	97 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 16, 2006	EF0	85 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 18, 2004	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 3, 1998	EF0	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 18, 1997	EF0	21 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1700	CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE	Earthquake	—	2	80 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jefferson (175 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Jefferson	Stratovolcano	3,199 m (10,495 ft)	950	175 km
Sand Mountain Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,664 m (5,459 ft)	-950	176 km
West Crater	Volcanic field	1,329 m (4,360 ft)	-5750	178 km
Hood	Stratovolcano	3,426 m (11,240 ft)	1866	184 km
Belknap	Shield(s)	2,095 m (6,873 ft)	480	187 km
St. Helens	Stratovolcano	2,549 m (8,363 ft)	2008	194 km
Indian Heaven	Shield(s)	1,806 m (5,925 ft)	-6250	198 km
Three Sisters	Complex	3,159 m (10,364 ft)	440	200 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROCKHOUSE (5,011 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	ROCKHOUSE	5,011	40 km
2020	ECHO MTN COMPLEX	2,161	4 km
1987	87552212	1,166	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	15.8 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	12.3 in
March	45°F (7°C)	11.7 in
April	47°F (8°C)	7.2 in
May	51°F (11°C)	4.8 in
June	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in
July	60°F (16°C)	1.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
September	58°F (14°C)	3.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	7.7 in
November	46°F (8°C)	15.3 in
December	42°F (5°C)	17.0 in	Wettest

Neotsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 37°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 102.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.0") and July the driest (1.4").

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