Weather & Climate in Nesika Beach, OR

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

Nesika Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	56.0°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	453 ft (138 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	218/sq mi
Coordinates	42.5077°N, 124.4022°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Curry County County
Nearest Airport	Southwest Oregon Regional (OTH) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Dec) 13.43"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	81.4 / 100
Community Resilience	31.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low
Tsunami	Relatively High
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

324 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Jul 13, 1991	103 km W of Pistol River, Oregon	M6.9	108 km	11 km
Jul 24, 1996	136 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon	M5.9	148 km	10 km
Mar 25, 2006	130 km W of Pistol River, Oregon	M5.0	137 km	11 km
Aug 10, 2017	112 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon	M4.8	124 km	10 km
Mar 9, 2006	127 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon	M4.6	130 km	10 km
Jul 13, 1991	133 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon	M4.5	144 km	10 km
Aug 17, 1991	108 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon	M4.5	121 km	23 km
Jan 23, 2024	16 km WSW of Klamath, CA	M4.3	113 km	36 km
Oct 10, 1990	132 km W of Pistol River, Oregon	M4.3	137 km	10 km
Jul 29, 1991	38 km W of Crescent City, California	M4.3	84 km	28 km
Jan 15, 1990	133 km W of Port Orford, Oregon	M4.3	141 km	10 km
Mar 22, 2010	139 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon	M4.3	149 km	10 km
Mar 16, 1999	94 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon	M4.3	102 km	10 km
Feb 26, 2009	37 km NW of Selma, Oregon	M4.2	42 km	37 km
Feb 3, 1992	101 km W of Pistol River, Oregon	M4.2	107 km	10 km
Feb 3, 1992	111 km W of Pistol River, Oregon	M4.2	116 km	10 km
Jul 12, 2001	138 km W of Pistol River, Oregon	M4.2	144 km	10 km
Mar 25, 2006	134 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon	M4.1	145 km	10 km
Sep 17, 2012	132 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon	M4.1	136 km	10 km
Feb 3, 1992	106 km W of Pistol River, Oregon	M4.1	113 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

8 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 30, 1992	EF1	86 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 11, 1992	EF1	86 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 24, 2010	EF0	19 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 2002	EF0	52 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 20, 1996	EF0	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 20, 1996	EF0	65 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 22, 1983	EF0	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 10, 1958	EF0	86 km	0.8 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	—	65 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (192 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Crater Lake	Caldera	2,487 m (8,159 ft)	-2850	192 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	42 km
2017	CHETCO BAR	194,877	42 km
2018	KLONDIKE	178,311	45 km
2020	SLATER	157,784	96 km
1987	SILVER	96,698	40 km
2023	KELLY	90,267	80 km
2018	TAYLOR CREEK	57,505	64 km
2018	NATCHEZ	38,800	97 km
2023	FLAT	34,496	27 km
2013	BIG WINDY COMPLEX	28,911	56 km
2013	DADS	25,216	76 km
2013	NORTH RABBIT	25,085	74 km
2023	ANVIL	22,261	28 km
2022	RUM CREEK	21,492	66 km
2017	DFPA HORSE PRAIRIE	17,066	83 km
2005	BLOSSOM	15,247	45 km
2019	MP 97	13,579	99 km
1987	HOWARD CRK	13,473	59 km
2015	COLLIER BUTTE	13,038	30 km
2015	BEAR	12,166	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	12.2 in	Coldest
February	47°F (9°C)	10.0 in
March	48°F (9°C)	10.4 in
April	49°F (10°C)	5.9 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.6 in
June	57°F (14°C)	1.6 in
July	71°F (22°C)	0.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	1.1 in
September	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in
October	56°F (13°C)	5.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	12.4 in
December	46°F (8°C)	13.4 in	Wettest

Nesika Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 44°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 78.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.4") and July the driest (0.5").

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