Weather & Climate in Port Orford, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Port Orford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 71.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 626/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7493°N, 124.4981°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Curry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Oregon Regional (OTH) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
261 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jul 13, 1991 | 103 km W of Pistol River, Oregon | M6.9 | 113 km | 11 km |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 121 km WNW of Barview, Oregon | M5.0 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Mar 25, 2006 | 130 km W of Pistol River, Oregon | M5.0 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Aug 10, 2017 | 112 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2021 | 149 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2006 | 127 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 108 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon | M4.5 | 133 km | 23 km |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 16 km WSW of Klamath, CA | M4.3 | 141 km | 36 km |
| Jan 15, 1990 | 133 km W of Port Orford, Oregon | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1990 | 132 km W of Pistol River, Oregon | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 38 km W of Crescent City, California | M4.3 | 109 km | 28 km |
| Mar 23, 2001 | 142 km W of Langlois, Oregon | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1999 | 94 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2009 | 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon | M4.2 | 54 km | 37 km |
| Feb 3, 1992 | 111 km W of Pistol River, Oregon | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 132 km WNW of Langlois, Oregon | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2001 | 138 km W of Pistol River, Oregon | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1992 | 101 km W of Pistol River, Oregon | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2012 | 132 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1992 | 106 km W of Pistol River, Oregon | M4.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
4 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 24, 2010 | EF0 | 9 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2002 | EF0 | 80 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 20, 1996 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1983 | EF0 | 80 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 | - | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 195 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 | 60 km |
| 2017 | CHETCO BAR | 194,877 | 68 km |
| 2018 | KLONDIKE | 178,311 | 63 km |
| 1987 | SILVER | 96,698 | 62 km |
| 2018 | TAYLOR CREEK | 57,505 | 78 km |
| 2023 | FLAT | 34,496 | 48 km |
| 2013 | BIG WINDY COMPLEX | 28,911 | 64 km |
| 2013 | DADS | 25,216 | 80 km |
| 2013 | NORTH RABBIT | 25,085 | 74 km |
| 2023 | ANVIL | 22,261 | 14 km |
| 2022 | RUM CREEK | 21,492 | 75 km |
| 2017 | DFPA HORSE PRAIRIE | 17,066 | 80 km |
| 2005 | BLOSSOM | 15,247 | 48 km |
| 2019 | MP 97 | 13,579 | 100 km |
| 1987 | HOWARD CRK | 13,473 | 68 km |
| 2015 | COLLIER BUTTE | 13,038 | 55 km |
| 2010 | OAK FLAT | 7,975 | 74 km |
| 1994 | BLOSSOM COMPLEX (MENDENHALL) | 7,461 | 91 km |
| 1987 | JIMBO | 6,984 | 72 km |
| 2015 | BUCKSKIN | 5,973 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 11.6 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 12.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Port Orford has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 48°F in December to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.6") and July the driest (0.4").