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Weather & Climate in Rocky Point, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rocky Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 117.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 4,203 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,203 ft (1,281 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4336°N, 122.1189°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
275 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 | 10 km | 9 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.9 | 15 km | 9 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.1 | 18 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 22 km | -1 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M4.3 | 8 km | -2 km |
| May 15, 2002 | 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 29 km | 6 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 25 km | 1 km |
| Feb 26, 2009 | 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon | M4.2 | 146 km | 37 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.1 | 22 km | -2 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.1 | 16 km | 6 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.0 | 22 km | -2 km |
| Jan 7, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.0 | 24 km | 0 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.9 | 15 km | 6 km |
| Nov 17, 1994 | 24 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M3.9 | 8 km | -2 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 19 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.8 | 21 km | 9 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 21 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.8 | 17 km | -1 km |
| Jan 8, 1994 | 11 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.8 | 26 km | 1 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 15 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.8 | 25 km | 4 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 15 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.7 | 25 km | 7 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 21 km SSW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M3.7 | 15 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 19, 1962 | EF1 | 41 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1958 | EF1 | 78 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2019 | EF0 | 40 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2007 | EF0 | 39 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2004 | EF0 | 45 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1995 | EF0 | 37 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 55 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 103 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 114 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 129 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 161 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 175 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 191 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 | 89 km |
| 2021 | ANTELOPE | 141,960 | 93 km |
| 2020 | CALDWELL | 81,870 | 95 km |
| 2022 | MCKINNEY | 60,592 | 91 km |
| 2021 | SMITH | 50,739 | 91 km |
| 2002 | BOULDER | 48,505 | 91 km |
| 2018 | MILES | 40,343 | 65 km |
| 2018 | KLAMATHON | 38,188 | 64 km |
| 2014 | BEAVER COMPLEX | 35,204 | 46 km |
| 2014 | KNF BEAVER | 34,274 | 87 km |
| 2016 | GAP | 33,940 | 99 km |
| 2021 | JACK FIRE | 33,747 | 98 km |
| 2017 | ABNEY | 33,465 | 100 km |
| 2020 | S OBENCHAIN | 32,875 | 47 km |
| 2017 | BLANKET CREEK | 32,767 | 39 km |
| 1992 | LONE PINE | 28,061 | 52 km |
| 2015 | STOUTS CREEK | 27,570 | 85 km |
| 2002 | TIMBERED ROCK | 26,809 | 63 km |
| 2002 | GRIZZLY COMPLEX (SILVER) | 24,340 | 100 km |
| 2021 | BIG HAMLIN | 21,853 | 76 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Rocky Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 29°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.5").