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Weather & Climate in Silver Lake, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Silver Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 4,352 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,352 ft (1,326 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1264°N, 121.0495°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Deschutes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
284 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 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.9 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M5.1 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 10 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon | M4.4 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M4.3 | 116 km | -2 km |
| Jul 22, 2004 | Oregon | M4.3 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Jan 9, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 120 km | 1 km |
| May 15, 2002 | 9 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.3 | 119 km | -1 km |
| Sep 23, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.1 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 14 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.1 | 118 km | -2 km |
| Jan 7, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.0 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Dec 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M4.0 | 119 km | -2 km |
| Nov 17, 1994 | 24 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M3.9 | 115 km | -2 km |
| Jun 27, 2004 | 11 km NNE of New Pine Creek, Oregon | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.9 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Dec 4, 1993 | 15 km W of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.8 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 54 km E of Silver Lake, Oregon | M3.8 | 54 km | 22 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 21 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.8 | 122 km | -1 km |
| Jan 8, 1994 | 11 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon | M3.8 | 120 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
4 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 28, 2019 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2005 | EF0 | 29 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2001 | EF0 | 90 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2001 | EF0 | 80 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Devils Garden (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 68 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 80 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 90 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 108 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 126 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 144 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 156 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 174 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 182 km |
| Diamond Craters | Volcanic field | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) | -5610 | 187 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 | 52 km |
| 2021 | COUGAR PEAK | 95,350 | 93 km |
| 2018 | WATSON CREEK | 62,162 | 64 km |
| 2002 | TOOL BOX COMPLEX (TOOL BOX) | 56,342 | 18 km |
| 2017 | CINDER BUTTE | 53,113 | 100 km |
| 2020 | BRATTAIN | 51,472 | 68 km |
| 2002 | GRIZZLY COMPLEX (WINTER) | 33,987 | 38 km |
| 1992 | LONE PINE | 28,061 | 72 km |
| 2002 | GRIZZLY COMPLEX (SILVER) | 24,340 | 18 km |
| 2015 | NATIONAL CREEK COMPLEX | 21,550 | 94 km |
| 2003 | DAVIS | 20,683 | 80 km |
| 1996 | SKELETON-EVANS WEST (SKELETON) | 18,844 | 91 km |
| 2017 | SPRUCE LAKE | 16,072 | 96 km |
| 2021 | LOG | 16,018 | 41 km |
| 2020 | TWO FOUR TWO | 14,264 | 90 km |
| 2012 | LAVA | 14,144 | 46 km |
| 1988 | PAULINA | 13,413 | 74 km |
| 1986 | ABERT | 13,042 | 85 km |
| 1992 | ROBINSON SPRING | 10,760 | 93 km |
| 1984 | GLASS BU | 10,666 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Silver Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.5").