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Weather & Climate in Sutherlin, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sutherlin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3862°N, 123.3227°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roseburg Regional (RBG) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 12, 2004 | 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M4.9 | 141 km | 29 km |
| Feb 26, 2009 | 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon | M4.2 | 105 km | 37 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon | M4.1 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 31 km SSE of Powers, Oregon | M3.8 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 2010 | near the coast of Oregon | M3.5 | 123 km | 34 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M3.4 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Jul 13, 2004 | 32 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M3.3 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 11 km WNW of O'Brien, Oregon | M3.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 23 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M3.2 | 148 km | -2 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 27 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.2 | 141 km | 29 km |
| Mar 24, 2013 | 14 km ENE of Butte Falls, Oregon | M3.1 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2012 | 27 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M3.1 | 140 km | 26 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 23 km WNW of Port Orford, Oregon | M3.1 | 133 km | 22 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Gold Beach, Oregon | M3.1 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Mar 13, 1995 | 6 km NW of Lacomb, Oregon | M3.0 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 27 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M3.0 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 6 km E of Pistol River, Oregon | M3.0 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 28 km ENE of Pistol River, Oregon | M3.0 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Jul 13, 1991 | 26 km WNW of Langlois, Oregon | M2.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
8 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 24, 1989 | EF1 | 71 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 6, 1951 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2015 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2013 | EF0 | 14 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 1999 | EF0 | 64 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 1996 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1984 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 1975 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cinnamon Butte (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 110 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 123 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 147 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 150 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 155 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 157 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 173 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 188 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ARCHIE CREEK (131,885 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | ARCHIE CREEK | 131,885 | 34 km |
| 2021 | SMITH | 50,739 | 55 km |
| 2002 | BOULDER | 48,505 | 57 km |
| 2018 | MILES | 40,343 | 80 km |
| 2017 | HAPPY DOG | 34,241 | 61 km |
| 2021 | JACK FIRE | 33,747 | 58 km |
| 2023 | BEDROCK | 31,692 | 93 km |
| 2021 | GALES | 31,655 | 97 km |
| 2021 | CHAOS | 29,698 | 56 km |
| 2013 | BIG WINDY COMPLEX | 28,911 | 90 km |
| 2015 | STOUTS CREEK | 27,570 | 65 km |
| 2002 | TIMBERED ROCK | 26,809 | 83 km |
| 2013 | DADS | 25,216 | 76 km |
| 2013 | NORTH RABBIT | 25,085 | 68 km |
| 2021 | BIG HAMLIN | 21,853 | 69 km |
| 2015 | NATIONAL CREEK COMPLEX | 21,550 | 97 km |
| 2022 | RUM CREEK | 21,492 | 90 km |
| 2008 | RATTLE | 20,443 | 67 km |
| 2017 | BROKEN LOOKOUT | 19,152 | 77 km |
| 2002 | APPLE | 19,139 | 55 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 7.4 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
Sutherlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 42°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.6").