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Weather & Climate in Spray, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Spray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°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 13.1 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 1,777 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,777 ft (542 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8331°N, 119.7941°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jul 14, 2008 | 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M4.2 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon | M4.1 | 48 km | -1 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon | M3.9 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Mar 22, 1997 | 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon | M3.9 | 46 km | 0 km |
| Jun 14, 2007 | 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.8 | 96 km | 18 km |
| May 18, 2008 | 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington | M3.7 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.6 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.6 | 97 km | 15 km |
| Jan 2, 2010 | 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.6 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Mar 1, 2007 | Washington-Oregon border region | M3.6 | 95 km | 23 km |
| Feb 1, 2000 | 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon | M3.6 | 47 km | -1 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon | M3.5 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | Washington-Oregon border region | M3.5 | 46 km | 3 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 8 km SE of Condon, Oregon | M3.4 | 46 km | -1 km |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.4 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Feb 4, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.3 | 96 km | 19 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington | M3.3 | 147 km | 1 km |
| May 2, 2007 | 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.3 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.2 | 96 km | 19 km |
| Apr 17, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Condon, Oregon | M3.2 | 46 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 19, 2004 | EF1 | 47 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2023 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2016 | EF0 | 35 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2011 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 4, 2003 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1957 | EF0 | 75 km | 16.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jefferson (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 159 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 161 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 168 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 173 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 175 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 176 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 178 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BATTLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX (184,979 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | BATTLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX | 184,979 | 45 km |
| 2015 | CANYON CREEK COMPLEX | 109,786 | 95 km |
| 2018 | BOXCAR 0410 RN | 99,874 | 98 km |
| 2011 | HANCOCK COMPLEX | 71,495 | 53 km |
| 2014 | SOUTH FORK COMPLEX | 66,743 | 68 km |
| 2011 | 0655 RAZOR BACK EAST | 65,350 | 98 km |
| 2007 | MONUMENT COMPLEX (RED HILL FIRE) | 54,572 | 33 km |
| 1996 | TOWER | 50,827 | 90 km |
| 2018 | STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN | 49,160 | 67 km |
| 2018 | JENNIES PEAK 1039 RN | 47,664 | 40 km |
| 2008 | COAL PLANT | 45,801 | 95 km |
| 2014 | BLACK ROCK | 40,760 | 63 km |
| 1996 | BULL COMPLEX (SUMMIT) | 36,318 | 87 km |
| 2016 | 0353 RN SCOTT CANYON | 32,051 | 78 km |
| 2014 | PINE CREEK | 31,033 | 38 km |
| 2015 | CORNER CREEK 0297 PR | 30,303 | 67 km |
| 2024 | WILEY FLAT | 30,255 | 96 km |
| 2001 | MONUMENT COMPLEX (MALLORY) | 29,095 | 37 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 27,815 | 83 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 27,736 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Spray has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.6").