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Weather & Climate in Plush, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plush has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 4,489 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,489 ft (1,368 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4050°N, 119.8993°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 95 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.3 / 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
510 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 14, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2015 | 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.5 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.5 | 62 km | 12 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon | M4.4 | 46 km | 9 km |
| Jul 22, 2004 | Oregon | M4.3 | 45 km | 0 km |
| Aug 13, 2015 | 44 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.2 | 63 km | 9 km |
| Aug 29, 1997 | Northern California | M4.2 | 108 km | 44 km |
| Jan 3, 2016 | 45 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.1 | 65 km | 11 km |
| Jan 4, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.1 | 62 km | 9 km |
| Jul 16, 2015 | 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.0 | 60 km | 9 km |
| Jul 22, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M4.0 | 62 km | 8 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M3.9 | 60 km | 12 km |
| Jun 27, 2004 | 11 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon | M3.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2015 | 42 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M3.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | Nevada | M3.8 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Jan 13, 2015 | 43 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M3.8 | 63 km | 9 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 54 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M3.8 | 94 km | 22 km |
| Jul 16, 2015 | 41 km E of Fort Bidwell, California | M3.8 | 65 km | 8 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 |
| Jun 1, 2019 | EF0 | 79 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2005 | EF0 | 95 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 21, 1973 | EF0 | 42 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Diamond Craters (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 122 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 163 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 182 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MILLER HOMESTEAD (163,356 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | MILLER HOMESTEAD | 163,356 | 87 km |
| 2021 | COUGAR PEAK | 95,350 | 49 km |
| 2001 | BIG JUNIPER | 95,148 | 63 km |
| 2012 | BARRY POINT | 91,487 | 78 km |
| 2006 | PUEBLO FIRE | 67,854 | 94 km |
| 2018 | WATSON CREEK | 62,162 | 72 km |
| 2020 | BRATTAIN | 51,472 | 60 km |
| 1999 | BADGER | 40,247 | 99 km |
| 1984 | RABBIT 2 | 35,396 | 36 km |
| 1986 | BACON CAMP | 34,432 | 63 km |
| 2002 | GRIZZLY COMPLEX (WINTER) | 33,987 | 89 km |
| 2000 | BEATY BUTTE | 32,694 | 60 km |
| 2005 | BARREL | 23,077 | 58 km |
| 2019 | POKER | 21,189 | 44 km |
| 2001 | V LAKE RX | 20,833 | 91 km |
| 1998 | SKULL CREEK | 20,574 | 88 km |
| 1985 | BIG ROCK | 20,068 | 17 km |
| 1999 | BEATYBUTTE | 17,616 | 43 km |
| 2021 | LOG | 16,018 | 94 km |
| 2014 | COLEMAN | 14,999 | 60 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Plush has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.4").