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Weather & Climate in Newport, OR

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

Newport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 72.4 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 15 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15 ft (5 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density1,041/sq mi
Coordinates44.6214°N, 124.0438°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportMahlon Sweet Field (EUG)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.4"
90% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.32"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.4 / 100
Community Resilience53.9 / 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

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 122 km 20 km
Jul 12, 2004 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon M4.9 48 km 29 km
Aug 19, 2004 19 km W of Newport, Oregon M4.7 21 km 27 km
Apr 4, 1992 133 km W of Lincoln City, Oregon M4.2 142 km 10 km
Jul 4, 2015 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon M4.1 113 km 8 km
Apr 15, 2017 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.9 50 km 38 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 120 km 24 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 123 km 19 km
Mar 20, 2012 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.7 42 km 33 km
Feb 24, 1999 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon M3.6 121 km 34 km
Jul 3, 1992 57 km W of Waldport, Oregon M3.6 60 km 21 km
May 19, 2019 3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon M3.6 45 km 44 km
Sep 8, 2012 8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 120 km 24 km
Aug 2, 1996 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 116 km 29 km
Jul 22, 1991 8 km N of Bethany, Oregon M3.5 146 km 19 km
Nov 25, 1999 5 km NNE of Mount Angel, Oregon M3.4 114 km 28 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NW of Sherwood, Oregon M3.3 124 km 19 km
Jul 13, 2004 32 km W of Yachats, Oregon M3.3 47 km 29 km
Mar 4, 2006 16 km ENE of Siletz, Oregon M3.3 30 km 43 km
Mar 25, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.2 122 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 14, 2010 EF2 95 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 2013 EF1 95 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 21, 2003 EF1 73 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 12, 1975 EF1 93 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 8, 1960 EF1 94 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 6, 1951 EF1 81 km 0.3 mi 0
Oct 31, 2024 EF0 0 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 18, 2023 EF0 85 km 0.3 mi 0
Oct 29, 2018 EF0 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 6, 2009 EF0 43 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 4, 2009 EF0 68 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 28, 2007 EF0 91 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF0 62 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF0 50 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 17, 1997 EF0 88 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 1997 EF0 96 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 77 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 78 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 1, 1997 EF0 53 km 1.5 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 90 km 1.5 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 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 170 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 178 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 179 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1987 ROCKHOUSE 5,011 54 km
2020 ECHO MTN COMPLEX 2,161 45 km
1999 AUSTA 1,525 74 km
1987 87552212 1,166 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 11.1 in
February 45°F (7°C) 9.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 8.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in
November 47°F (9°C) 11.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 12.3 in Coldest, Wettest

Newport has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 43°F in December to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.3") and July the driest (1.0").

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