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Weather & Climate in Rose Lodge, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rose Lodge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 96.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 478 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 478 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0187°N, 123.8882°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tillamook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
138 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 25, 1993 | 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M5.6 | 101 km | 20 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M4.9 | 90 km | 29 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 19 km W of Newport, Oregon | M4.7 | 51 km | 27 km |
| Apr 4, 1992 | 133 km W of Lincoln City, Oregon | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon | M4.1 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.9 | 87 km | 38 km |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon | M3.9 | 113 km | 17 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon | M3.8 | 94 km | 24 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington | M3.8 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.7 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.7 | 102 km | 19 km |
| Jul 3, 1992 | 57 km W of Waldport, Oregon | M3.6 | 90 km | 21 km |
| Feb 24, 1999 | 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon | M3.6 | 96 km | 34 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon | M3.6 | 4 km | 44 km |
| Sep 8, 2012 | 8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.5 | 95 km | 24 km |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.5 | 96 km | 29 km |
| Jul 22, 1991 | 8 km N of Bethany, Oregon | M3.5 | 105 km | 19 km |
| Nov 25, 1999 | 5 km NNE of Mount Angel, Oregon | M3.4 | 88 km | 28 km |
| Oct 16, 2017 | 21 km WNW of Vernonia, Oregon | M3.4 | 105 km | 24 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 6 km NW of Sherwood, Oregon | M3.3 | 88 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
38 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 14, 2016 | EF2 | 78 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2010 | EF2 | 82 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 8, 1993 | EF2 | 79 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2013 | EF1 | 59 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2003 | EF1 | 59 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 12, 1991 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 12, 1975 | EF1 | 48 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 8, 1960 | EF1 | 84 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | EF0 | 46 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2022 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2018 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2018 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2017 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2009 | EF0 | 10 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 2009 | EF0 | 80 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2007 | EF0 | 93 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2006 | EF0 | 78 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2004 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1998 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1700 | CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE | Earthquake | — | 2 | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jefferson (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 169 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 170 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 171 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 176 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 181 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 187 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 190 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROCKHOUSE (5,011 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | ROCKHOUSE | 5,011 | 34 km |
| 2020 | ECHO MTN COMPLEX | 2,161 | 4 km |
| 1987 | 87552212 | 1,166 | 48 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 15.5 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 11.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 11.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 14.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 16.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Rose Lodge has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 100.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.4") and July the driest (1.5").