Weather & Climate in Phoenix, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Phoenix enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. 72% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,503 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,065/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2748°N, 122.8153°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rogue Valley International - Medford (MFR) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
413 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 | 63 km | 9 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.9 | 65 km | 9 km |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California | M5.6 | 150 km | 27 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.1 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1990 | 27 km ESE of Orick, California | M4.9 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 16 km WSW of Klamath, CA | M4.3 | 144 km | 36 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 71 km | -1 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 74 km | 1 km |
| May 15, 2002 | 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 75 km | 6 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M4.3 | 64 km | -2 km |
| Feb 26, 2009 | 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon | M4.2 | 94 km | 37 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.1 | 72 km | -2 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.1 | 63 km | 6 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.0 | 71 km | -2 km |
| Jan 7, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.0 | 74 km | 0 km |
| Sep 30, 1999 | 46 km WSW of Etna, California | M3.9 | 113 km | 38 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.9 | 66 km | 6 km |
| Nov 17, 1994 | 24 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M3.9 | 65 km | -2 km |
| Sep 29, 1999 | 4km E of Somes Bar, CA | M3.9 | 113 km | 37 km |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 31 km SSE of Powers, Oregon | M3.8 | 101 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 19, 1962 | EF1 | 83 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2019 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2007 | EF0 | 78 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2004 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1995 | EF0 | 86 km | 0.1 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 | - | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 92 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 109 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 128 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 165 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 | 91 km |
| 2018 | KLONDIKE | 178,311 | 88 km |
| 2020 | SLATER | 157,784 | 71 km |
| 2014 | HAPPY CAMP COMPLEX | 118,491 | 71 km |
| 1987 | SILVER | 96,698 | 94 km |
| 2021 | MCCASH | 95,762 | 91 km |
| 2017 | OAK | 95,692 | 86 km |
| 2023 | KELLY | 90,267 | 95 km |
| 2008 | PANTHER | 71,448 | 94 km |
| 1987 | KING TITUS | 71,390 | 85 km |
| 2017 | ISLAND | 62,931 | 99 km |
| 2022 | MCKINNEY | 60,592 | 52 km |
| 2018 | TAYLOR CREEK | 57,505 | 70 km |
| 2021 | SMITH | 50,739 | 91 km |
| 2002 | BOULDER | 48,505 | 93 km |
| 2018 | MILES | 40,343 | 62 km |
| 2018 | NATCHEZ | 38,800 | 75 km |
| 2018 | KLAMATHON | 38,188 | 43 km |
| 1987 | FORT COPPER | 36,333 | 54 km |
| 2014 | BEAVER COMPLEX | 35,204 | 54 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Phoenix has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.2").