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Weather & Climate in Paisley, OR

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

Paisley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°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 4,371 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,371 ft (1,332 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density645/sq mi
Coordinates42.6925°N, 120.5453°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportCrater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

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

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

Sep 21, 1993 27 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M6.0 130 km 9 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.9 128 km 9 km
Dec 4, 1993 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.1 128 km 5 km
Sep 14, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.7 120 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2015 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.6 116 km 10 km
Jul 27, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.5 117 km 11 km
Jan 22, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.5 117 km 12 km
Jun 30, 2004 10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon M4.4 73 km 9 km
Jul 22, 2004 Oregon M4.3 72 km 0 km
May 15, 2002 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 123 km 6 km
Jan 9, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 123 km 1 km
Sep 21, 1993 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon M4.3 128 km -2 km
Jan 19, 1994 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 124 km -1 km
Aug 13, 2015 44 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.2 118 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.2 118 km 9 km
Aug 29, 1997 Northern California M4.2 123 km 44 km
Dec 31, 1993 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 123 km -2 km
Sep 23, 1993 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 131 km 6 km
Jan 3, 2016 45 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.1 120 km 11 km
Jan 4, 2015 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California M4.1 117 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 28, 2019 EF0 92 km 0.0 mi 0
Aug 21, 2005 EF0 36 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 21, 1973 EF0 75 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Devils Garden (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 95 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 127 km
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 131 km
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 141 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 142 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 146 km
Diamond Craters Volcanic field 1,435 m (4,708 ft) -5610 153 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 170 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 188 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 197 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 44 km
2021 COUGAR PEAK 95,350 33 km
2001 BIG JUNIPER 95,148 73 km
2012 BARRY POINT 91,487 76 km
2018 WATSON CREEK 62,162 19 km
2002 TOOL BOX COMPLEX (TOOL BOX) 56,342 46 km
2017 CINDER BUTTE 53,113 98 km
2020 BRATTAIN 51,472 9 km
2017 STEELE 49,153 95 km
1984 RABBIT 2 35,396 61 km
1986 BACON CAMP 34,432 67 km
2002 GRIZZLY COMPLEX (WINTER) 33,987 27 km
1992 LONE PINE 28,061 81 km
2002 GRIZZLY COMPLEX (SILVER) 24,340 60 km
2019 POKER 21,189 84 km
1985 BIG ROCK 20,068 51 km
2021 LOG 16,018 33 km
2012 LAVA 14,144 87 km
1984 COYOTE 13,557 46 km
1986 ABERT 13,042 23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in Wettest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Paisley has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.5").

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