Weather & Climate in New Hope, OR

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

New Hope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 1,121 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	55.6°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,121 ft (342 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density	399/sq mi
Coordinates	42.3693°N, 123.3590°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Josephine County County
Nearest Airport	Rogue Valley International - Medford (MFR) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 0.9"

Wettest Month (Dec) 6.89"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.4 / 100
Community Resilience	49.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

426 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	107 km	9 km
Sep 21, 1993	22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon	M5.9	110 km	9 km
Feb 13, 2012	26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California	M5.6	141 km	27 km
Dec 4, 1993	20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon	M5.1	111 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1990	27 km ESE of Orick, California	M4.9	137 km	35 km
Jan 23, 2024	16 km WSW of Klamath, CA	M4.3	119 km	36 km
Sep 21, 1993	25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon	M4.3	108 km	-2 km
May 15, 2002	9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon	M4.3	121 km	6 km
Jan 19, 1994	15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon	M4.3	116 km	-1 km
Jul 29, 1991	38 km W of Crescent City, California	M4.3	126 km	28 km
Jan 9, 1994	12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon	M4.3	119 km	1 km
Jan 20, 2023	16km WSW of Weitchpec, CA	M4.3	145 km	25 km
Feb 26, 2009	37 km NW of Selma, Oregon	M4.2	48 km	37 km
Sep 23, 1993	23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon	M4.1	108 km	6 km
Dec 31, 1993	14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon	M4.1	117 km	-2 km
Jan 7, 1994	12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon	M4.0	119 km	0 km
Dec 25, 1993	15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon	M4.0	116 km	-2 km
Sep 30, 1999	46 km WSW of Etna, California	M3.9	111 km	38 km
Nov 17, 1994	24 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon	M3.9	109 km	-2 km
Sep 21, 1993	22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon	M3.9	110 km	6 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	98 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 11, 1992	EF1	98 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 24, 2010	EF0	97 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 2002	EF0	84 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 20, 1996	EF0	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 20, 1996	EF0	82 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 22, 1983	EF0	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 10, 1958	EF0	98 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	—	67 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (119 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Crater Lake	Caldera	2,487 m (8,159 ft)	-2850	119 km
Cinnamon Butte	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,956 m (6,417 ft)	Unknown	141 km
Shasta	Stratovolcano	4,317 m (14,163 ft)	1250	144 km
Medicine Lake	Shield	2,412 m (7,913 ft)	1060	171 km
Davis Lake	Volcanic field	2,163 m (7,096 ft)	-2790	183 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	46 km
2017	CHETCO BAR	194,877	59 km
2018	KLONDIKE	178,311	43 km
2020	SLATER	157,784	51 km
2014	HAPPY CAMP COMPLEX	118,491	75 km
2008	SISKIYOU-BLUE 2 COMPLEX (BLUE 2)	100,823	88 km
1987	SILVER	96,698	49 km
2021	MCCASH	95,762	91 km
2017	OAK	95,692	72 km
2023	KELLY	90,267	65 km
2008	PANTHER	71,448	92 km
1987	KING TITUS	71,390	81 km
2022	MCKINNEY	60,592	76 km
2018	TAYLOR CREEK	57,505	25 km
2021	SMITH	50,739	93 km
2002	BOULDER	48,505	97 km
2018	MILES	40,343	74 km
2018	NATCHEZ	38,800	55 km
2018	KLAMATHON	38,188	83 km
1987	FORT COPPER	36,333	54 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	6.4 in
February	44°F (7°C)	5.2 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.5 in
April	51°F (11°C)	2.4 in
May	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.6 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	0.6 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.0 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
November	46°F (8°C)	6.5 in
December	40°F (4°C)	6.9 in	Coldest, Wettest

New Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 40°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.3").

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