Weather & Climate in New Pine Creek, OR

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

New Pine Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28 / among the cleanest air in the country. 78% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,787 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation4,787 ft (1,459 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates42.0014°N, 120.3043°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportCrater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT)
74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 55.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood
Good Days %78.1%
Unhealthy Days9

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.1 / 100
Community Resilience15.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

719 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 21, 1993 27 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M6.0 150 km 9 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.9 146 km 9 km
Dec 4, 1993 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.1 144 km 5 km
Sep 14, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.7 58 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2015 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.6 56 km 10 km
Jan 22, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.5 57 km 12 km
Jul 27, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.5 58 km 11 km
Jun 30, 2004 10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon M4.4 10 km 9 km
Jan 9, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 136 km 1 km
Jan 19, 1994 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 139 km -1 km
Jul 22, 2004 Oregon M4.3 11 km 0 km
May 15, 2002 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 134 km 6 km
Jan 29, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.2 58 km 9 km
Aug 13, 2015 44 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.2 58 km 10 km
Aug 29, 1997 Northern California M4.2 52 km 44 km
Sep 23, 1993 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 148 km 6 km
Jan 4, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.1 57 km 9 km
Jan 3, 2016 45 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.1 60 km 11 km
Dec 31, 1993 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 138 km -2 km
Jul 16, 2015 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.0 56 km 9 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: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 1958 EF1 97 km 2.7 mi 0
Sep 21, 1973 EF0 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Medicine Lake (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 112 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 170 km
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 174 km
Diamond Craters Volcanic field 1,435 m (4,708 ft) -5610 176 km
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 181 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BOOTLEG (413,496 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 BOOTLEG 413,496 97 km
2021 COUGAR PEAK 95,350 47 km
2012 BARRY POINT 91,487 31 km
2020 W-5 COLD SPRINGS 84,024 100 km
2020 CALDWELL 81,870 100 km
2018 WATSON CREEK 62,162 75 km
2020 BRATTAIN 51,472 72 km
2017 STEELE 49,153 51 km
1999 BADGER 40,247 96 km
2018 STONE 39,455 87 km
1984 RABBIT 2 35,396 90 km
2017 COVE 30,884 99 km
2001 BLUE COMPLEX (BLUE) 30,803 91 km
1999 PINE 24,124 65 km
1996 AMBROSE COMPLEX (DAMON-LONG) 24,090 93 km
2005 BARREL 23,077 43 km
2019 POKER 21,189 100 km
1985 BIG ROCK 20,068 69 km
1999 BEATYBUTTE 17,616 84 km
2021 LOG 16,018 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest

New Pine Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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