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Weather & Climate in Santa Clara, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Clara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 383 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 383 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1150°N, 123.1343°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
94 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 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M4.9 | 111 km | 29 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 19 km W of Newport, Oregon | M4.7 | 111 km | 27 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon | M4.1 | 24 km | 8 km |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.9 | 124 km | 38 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon | M3.8 | 119 km | 24 km |
| Jun 8, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.7 | 110 km | 19 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 1992 | 57 km W of Waldport, Oregon | M3.6 | 139 km | 21 km |
| Feb 24, 1999 | 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon | M3.6 | 118 km | 34 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon | M3.6 | 113 km | 44 km |
| Sep 8, 2012 | 8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.5 | 117 km | 24 km |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.5 | 105 km | 29 km |
| Nov 25, 1999 | 5 km NNE of Mount Angel, Oregon | M3.4 | 115 km | 28 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 6 km NW of Sherwood, Oregon | M3.3 | 144 km | 19 km |
| Mar 4, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Siletz, Oregon | M3.3 | 85 km | 43 km |
| Jul 13, 2004 | 32 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M3.3 | 113 km | 29 km |
| Jul 12, 2007 | 1 km N of Barlow, Oregon | M3.2 | 132 km | 23 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.2 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 27 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.2 | 108 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
25 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 14, 2010 | EF2 | 83 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2017 | EF1 | 63 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2003 | EF1 | 82 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 24, 1989 | EF1 | 14 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 8, 1960 | EF1 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 6, 1951 | EF1 | 11 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2023 | EF0 | 21 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2018 | EF0 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2015 | EF0 | 14 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2013 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 2009 | EF0 | 42 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2007 | EF0 | 54 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 1999 | EF0 | 24 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1997 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1997 | EF0 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 15, 1997 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1997 | EF0 | 61 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF0 | 97 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 1996 | EF0 | 5 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 100 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 105 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 109 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 117 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 122 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 123 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 155 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 159 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 180 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HOLIDAY FARM (174,390 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | HOLIDAY FARM | 174,390 | 51 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR CREEK MF | 136,357 | 89 km |
| 2020 | ARCHIE CREEK | 131,885 | 85 km |
| 2023 | BEDROCK | 31,692 | 52 km |
| 2021 | GALES | 31,655 | 60 km |
| 2021 | CHAOS | 29,698 | 76 km |
| 2023 | LOOKOUT | 25,103 | 81 km |
| 2008 | RATTLE | 20,443 | 100 km |
| 2002 | APPLE | 19,139 | 100 km |
| 1996 | SPRING | 15,959 | 97 km |
| 2018 | TERWILLIGER | 11,400 | 74 km |
| 2017 | JONES | 10,260 | 51 km |
| 1996 | MOOLACK COMPLEX (CHARLTON) | 10,207 | 97 km |
| 2021 | LITTLE BEND CREEK | 9,303 | 87 km |
| 2017 | REBEL | 9,047 | 79 km |
| 2009 | WILLIAMS CREEK | 8,405 | 89 km |
| 2023 | COUGAR CR. #1 | 6,971 | 91 km |
| 1991 | WARNER CREEK | 6,836 | 88 km |
| 2014 | DECEPTION CREEK | 6,021 | 62 km |
| 1988 | 88771081 | 5,174 | 78 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 7.7 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Santa Clara has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.6").