Weather & Climate in Sportsmans Park, OR

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

Sportsmans Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 2,248 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,248 ft (685 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	647/sq mi
Coordinates	45.2195°N, 121.3956°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Wasco County County
Nearest Airport	Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 21.5"

Wettest Month (Dec) 6.89"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	67.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	28.5 / 100
Community Resilience	44.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,001 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	97 km	20 km
Jun 29, 2002	6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon	M4.5	26 km	5 km
Feb 14, 2011	31 km S of Morton, Washington	M4.3	134 km	4 km
Jul 14, 2008	11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon	M4.2	36 km	16 km
Jun 17, 2010	30 km S of White Swan, Washington	M4.2	111 km	3 km
Jan 30, 2000	6 km SE of Condon, Oregon	M4.1	100 km	-1 km
Oct 9, 1998	20 km S of White Swan, Washington	M4.0	122 km	2 km
Jun 6, 2021	6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon	M3.9	27 km	4 km
Apr 24, 2003	3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon	M3.9	115 km	17 km
Nov 18, 1997	20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington	M3.9	125 km	15 km
Oct 1, 2004	37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington	M3.9	125 km	-1 km
Mar 22, 1997	10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon	M3.9	104 km	0 km
Jan 3, 2018	37 km SSE of Morton, Washington	M3.9	126 km	10 km
Feb 8, 1995	9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon	M3.8	103 km	24 km
Aug 3, 2006	2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington	M3.8	115 km	14 km
Jun 14, 2007	12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon	M3.8	37 km	18 km
Jun 29, 2002	7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon	M3.8	26 km	5 km
Jun 8, 1993	5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.7	97 km	19 km
Oct 1, 2004	36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington	M3.7	125 km	-2 km
Aug 23, 2013	24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington	M3.7	145 km	14 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

12 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 9, 2000	EF1	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 9, 2000	EF1	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 12, 1991	EF1	85 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 12, 1957	EF1	71 km	2.5 mi	0
Oct 22, 2022	EF0	61 km	0.9 mi	0
Jun 13, 2020	EF0	87 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 2004	EF0	68 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 16, 1993	EF0	59 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 9, 1991	EF0	87 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 26, 1984	EF0	96 km	0.5 mi	0
May 11, 1970	EF0	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 13, 1968	EF0	57 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1980	WASHINGTON	Explosion	250.0 m	61	125 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (29 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Hood	Stratovolcano	3,426 m (11,240 ft)	1866	29 km
Jefferson	Stratovolcano	3,199 m (10,495 ft)	950	69 km
Indian Heaven	Shield(s)	1,806 m (5,925 ft)	-6250	86 km
West Crater	Volcanic field	1,329 m (4,360 ft)	-5750	91 km
Sand Mountain Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,664 m (5,459 ft)	-950	102 km
Belknap	Shield(s)	2,095 m (6,873 ft)	480	110 km
Adams	Stratovolcano	3,742 m (12,277 ft)	950	110 km
Three Sisters	Complex	3,159 m (10,364 ft)	440	124 km
St. Helens	Stratovolcano	2,549 m (8,363 ft)	2008	125 km
Bachelor	Stratovolcano	2,763 m (9,065 ft)	-5800	140 km
Newberry	Shield	2,434 m (7,986 ft)	690	167 km
Rainier	Stratovolcano	4,392 m (14,409 ft)	1450	184 km
Davis Lake	Volcanic field	2,163 m (7,096 ft)	-2790	187 km
Devils Garden	Volcanic field	1,698 m (5,571 ft)	Unknown	195 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LIONSHEAD (197,732 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	LIONSHEAD	197,732	60 km
2020	BEACHIE CREEK	194,619	87 km
2020	RIVERSIDE	138,190	66 km
1996	SIMNASHO	118,466	39 km
2018	BOXCAR 0410 RN	99,874	38 km
2003	BB COMPLEX (BOOTH)	91,281	84 km
2011	HANCOCK COMPLEX	71,495	80 km
2017	NENA SPRINGS	70,074	31 km
2018	SUBSTATION 0730 RN	69,109	47 km
2015	COUNTY LINE 2	68,189	43 km
2011	0655 RAZOR BACK EAST	65,350	40 km
2013	SUNNYSIDE TURNOFF	50,028	41 km
2018	STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN	49,160	76 km
2017	EAGLE CREEK	48,816	62 km
2018	JENNIES PEAK 1039 RN	47,664	97 km
2011	HIGH CASCADES	44,498	54 km
2014	BLACK ROCK	40,760	70 km
2014	SHANIKO BUTTE	39,852	28 km
2018	LONG HOLLOW 0806 RN	33,662	36 km
1994	LECLAIRE	32,087	46 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	6.7 in
February	34°F (1°C)	4.8 in
March	38°F (3°C)	3.9 in
April	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
May	49°F (9°C)	2.2 in
June	55°F (13°C)	1.6 in
July	70°F (21°C)	0.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	62°F (16°C)	1.0 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in
October	47°F (8°C)	2.9 in
November	37°F (3°C)	6.2 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	6.9 in	Coldest, Wettest

Sportsmans Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.7").

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