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Weather & Climate in Saunders Lake, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saunders Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 525/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5197°N, 124.2117°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Coos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Oregon Regional (OTH) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 28, 2010 | 129 km WNW of Barview, Oregon | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 121 km WNW of Barview, Oregon | M5.0 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M4.9 | 93 km | 29 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 19 km W of Newport, Oregon | M4.7 | 128 km | 27 km |
| Feb 26, 2009 | 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon | M4.2 | 112 km | 37 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon | M4.1 | 128 km | 8 km |
| May 14, 2000 | 121 km W of Winchester Bay, Oregon | M3.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.9 | 107 km | 38 km |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 123 km W of Bandon, Oregon | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 31 km SSE of Powers, Oregon | M3.8 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Apr 26, 2018 | 108 km WNW of Barview, Oregon | M3.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 1992 | 57 km W of Waldport, Oregon | M3.6 | 120 km | 21 km |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 125 km W of Bandon, Oregon | M3.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2010 | near the coast of Oregon | M3.5 | 116 km | 34 km |
| Jul 13, 2004 | 32 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M3.3 | 96 km | 29 km |
| Mar 4, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Siletz, Oregon | M3.3 | 143 km | 43 km |
| Jul 20, 2008 | 84 km W of Bandon, Oregon | M3.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 22 km W of Pistol River, Oregon | M3.2 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 27 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.2 | 95 km | 29 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 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2010 | EF0 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cinnamon Butte (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 182 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTH RABBIT (25,085 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | NORTH RABBIT | 25,085 | 93 km |
| 2023 | ANVIL | 22,261 | 86 km |
| 2017 | DFPA HORSE PRAIRIE | 17,066 | 88 km |
| 2005 | BLOSSOM | 15,247 | 94 km |
| 2023 | COUGAR CR. #1 | 6,971 | 53 km |
| 1987 | UPPER MYRTLE CREEK | 3,992 | 98 km |
| 1987 | FALL CREEK | 3,366 | 97 km |
| 1987 | FROZEN CR | 3,182 | 93 km |
| 1987 | 87732084 | 2,059 | 96 km |
| 1987 | BUCK CR | 1,596 | 97 km |
| 1999 | AUSTA | 1,525 | 70 km |
| 2023 | LIGHTHOUSE RD #3 | 1,286 | 59 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 10.5 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 8.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 10.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 11.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Saunders Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 46°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.2") and July the driest (0.6").