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Weather & Climate in Oakridge, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oakridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 1,207 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7451°N, 122.4650°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
50 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 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon | M4.1 | 48 km | 8 km |
| Jun 8, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.7 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.5 | 140 km | 29 km |
| Mar 4, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Siletz, Oregon | M3.3 | 150 km | 43 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.2 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Mar 24, 2013 | 14 km ENE of Butte Falls, Oregon | M3.1 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 7 km NNE of Adair Village, Oregon | M3.1 | 125 km | 62 km |
| Mar 26, 1993 | 2 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.1 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 6 km SSE of Silverton, Oregon | M3.1 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Mar 13, 1995 | 6 km NW of Lacomb, Oregon | M3.0 | 101 km | 24 km |
| Apr 26, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.0 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 1993 | 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.0 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.0 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 18 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M2.9 | 145 km | -2 km |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 17 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon | M2.9 | 51 km | 0 km |
| Sep 10, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Madras, Oregon | M2.9 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Aug 6, 2011 | 15 km ENE of Butte Falls, Oregon | M2.9 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Aug 28, 1993 | 3 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M2.8 | 145 km | 21 km |
| Mar 26, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M2.8 | 144 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 1, 2017 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 24, 1989 | EF1 | 57 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 6, 1951 | EF1 | 78 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2023 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2017 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2015 | EF0 | 54 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2013 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2007 | EF0 | 98 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 1999 | EF0 | 49 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 1996 | EF0 | 64 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1984 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1983 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 1975 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Davis Lake (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 55 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 68 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 71 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 78 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 83 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 95 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 99 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 116 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HOLIDAY FARM (174,390 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | HOLIDAY FARM | 174,390 | 46 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR CREEK MF | 136,357 | 27 km |
| 2020 | ARCHIE CREEK | 131,885 | 55 km |
| 2021 | SMITH | 50,739 | 77 km |
| 2002 | BOULDER | 48,505 | 74 km |
| 2017 | HAPPY DOG | 34,241 | 50 km |
| 2021 | JACK FIRE | 33,747 | 60 km |
| 2023 | BEDROCK | 31,692 | 27 km |
| 2021 | GALES | 31,655 | 25 km |
| 2021 | CHAOS | 29,698 | 30 km |
| 2012 | POLE CREEK | 26,982 | 80 km |
| 2017 | MR SEPARATION | 25,137 | 64 km |
| 2023 | LOOKOUT | 25,103 | 60 km |
| 2017 | MILLI 0843 CS | 24,074 | 85 km |
| 2021 | BIG HAMLIN | 21,853 | 96 km |
| 2015 | NATIONAL CREEK COMPLEX | 21,550 | 78 km |
| 2003 | DAVIS | 20,683 | 56 km |
| 2008 | RATTLE | 20,443 | 44 km |
| 2017 | BROKEN LOOKOUT | 19,152 | 88 km |
| 2002 | APPLE | 19,139 | 53 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 8.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Oakridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 36°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.8").