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Weather & Climate in Richland, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Richland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 2,212 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,212 ft (674 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,618/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7695°N, 117.1686°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Baker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) 92 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
169 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 26, 2024 | 10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M4.9 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Apr 11, 1995 | 20 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho | M4.2 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Oct 27, 1994 | 11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon | M4.0 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2002 | 15 km W of Cascade, Idaho | M3.8 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1995 | 11 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M3.7 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 11 km S of Donnelly, Idaho | M3.7 | 88 km | 12 km |
| Sep 14, 2000 | 4 km W of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M3.7 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 12 km WSW of Cascade, Idaho | M3.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M3.5 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 30 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho | M3.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1999 | 18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho | M3.5 | 63 km | 3 km |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 8 km NNW of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M3.5 | 93 km | 16 km |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 8 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M3.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2002 | 9 km NW of Cascade, Idaho | M3.5 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 8 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M3.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1995 | 5 km S of Cascade, Idaho | M3.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2001 | 18 km ESE of Donnelly, Idaho | M3.4 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Oct 4, 2002 | 15 km W of Cascade, Idaho | M3.4 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Lowman, Idaho | M3.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Oct 4, 2002 | 20 km WSW of Cascade, Idaho | M3.4 | 77 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 4, 2006 | EF2 | 46 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1997 | EF1 | 88 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1996 | EF1 | 60 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1990 | EF1 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1983 | EF1 | 87 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1958 | EF1 | 79 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2016 | EF0 | 82 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2013 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2009 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2006 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2004 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2001 | EF0 | 60 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1997 | EF0 | 71 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1997 | EF0 | 53 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1996 | EF0 | 13 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1995 | EF0 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1992 | EF0 | 46 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1992 | EF0 | 62 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1983 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 1975 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PADDOCK (186,842 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | PADDOCK | 186,842 | 88 km |
| 2022 | DOUBLE CREEK | 171,012 | 92 km |
| 1994 | CORRAL CREEK-BLACKWELL COMPLEX | 140,101 | 100 km |
| 2024 | COW VALLEY | 134,642 | 72 km |
| 2015 | CORNET-WINDY RIDGE | 102,553 | 48 km |
| 2020 | WOODHEAD | 98,995 | 31 km |
| 2000 | JACKSON | 80,733 | 68 km |
| 2007 | BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK) | 79,114 | 83 km |
| 2006 | CHERRY | 56,773 | 98 km |
| 2006 | FOSTER GULCH | 52,496 | 24 km |
| 1996 | SALT COMPLEX (SALT CREEK) | 50,250 | 100 km |
| 2007 | IRISH SPRING | 47,845 | 98 km |
| 1986 | BISSELL CK | 40,847 | 96 km |
| 1986 | VAN DUSEN | 39,901 | 100 km |
| 2022 | WILLOW CREEK | 38,585 | 68 km |
| 2005 | GRANITE COMPLEX | 37,332 | 84 km |
| 2018 | MESA | 34,541 | 66 km |
| 2024 | THOMPSON | 31,066 | 24 km |
| 1986 | TUB MTN | 27,008 | 76 km |
| 2007 | WARM SPRINGS | 24,611 | 48 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Richland has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.6").