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Weather & Climate in Rogue River, OR

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Rogue River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 1,016 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,016 ft (310 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density2,135/sq mi
Coordinates42.4355°N, 123.1682°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyJosephine County County
Nearest AirportRogue Valley International - Medford (MFR)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.4 / 100
Community Resilience49.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
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

389 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 92 km 9 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.9 95 km 9 km
Dec 4, 1993 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.1 97 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1990 27 km ESE of Orick, California M4.9 149 km 35 km
Jan 23, 2024 16 km WSW of Klamath, CA M4.3 135 km 36 km
Jan 19, 1994 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 102 km -1 km
Jan 9, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 104 km 1 km
Sep 21, 1993 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon M4.3 92 km -2 km
Jul 29, 1991 38 km W of Crescent City, California M4.3 143 km 28 km
May 15, 2002 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.3 107 km 6 km
Feb 26, 2009 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon M4.2 61 km 37 km
Sep 23, 1993 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 93 km 6 km
Dec 31, 1993 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 103 km -2 km
Dec 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.0 102 km -2 km
Jan 7, 1994 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.0 104 km 0 km
Sep 30, 1999 46 km WSW of Etna, California M3.9 120 km 38 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.9 95 km 6 km
Nov 17, 1994 24 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon M3.9 93 km -2 km
Sep 29, 1999 4km E of Somes Bar, CA M3.9 120 km 37 km
Jan 24, 2014 31 km SSE of Powers, Oregon M3.8 68 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

2 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 18, 2013 EF0 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 20, 1996 EF0 99 km 0.3 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 — 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 102 km
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 125 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 140 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 162 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 167 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 76 km
2018 KLONDIKE 178,311 58 km
2020 SLATER 157,784 64 km
2014 HAPPY CAMP COMPLEX 118,491 81 km
2008 SISKIYOU-BLUE 2 COMPLEX (BLUE 2) 100,823 100 km
1987 SILVER 96,698 65 km
2021 MCCASH 95,762 99 km
2017 OAK 95,692 84 km
2023 KELLY 90,267 81 km
1987 KING TITUS 71,390 91 km
2022 MCKINNEY 60,592 75 km
2018 TAYLOR CREEK 57,505 37 km
2021 SMITH 50,739 80 km
2002 BOULDER 48,505 83 km
2018 MILES 40,343 58 km
2018 NATCHEZ 38,800 69 km
2018 KLAMATHON 38,188 76 km
1987 FORT COPPER 36,333 60 km
2014 BEAVER COMPLEX 35,204 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.9 in
February 44°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 6.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 6.5 in Coldest, Wettest

Rogue River has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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