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Weather & Climate in Tangent, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tangent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5476°N, 123.1108°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
167 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 | 67 km | 20 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon | M4.9 | 112 km | 29 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 19 km W of Newport, Oregon | M4.7 | 95 km | 27 km |
| Jun 29, 2002 | 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon | M4.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon | M4.1 | 56 km | 8 km |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon | M3.9 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon | M3.9 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.9 | 120 km | 38 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon | M3.8 | 73 km | 24 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington | M3.8 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Jun 29, 2002 | 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon | M3.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.7 | 67 km | 19 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon | M3.7 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 1992 | 57 km W of Waldport, Oregon | M3.6 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Feb 24, 1999 | 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon | M3.6 | 72 km | 34 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon | M3.6 | 76 km | 44 km |
| Sep 8, 2012 | 8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.5 | 72 km | 24 km |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.5 | 61 km | 29 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 1991 | 8 km N of Bethany, Oregon | M3.5 | 123 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 14, 2010 | EF2 | 37 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 8, 1993 | EF2 | 82 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2017 | EF1 | 33 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2013 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2003 | EF1 | 34 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2000 | EF1 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2000 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 12, 1991 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 24, 1989 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 8, 1960 | EF1 | 31 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 6, 1951 | EF1 | 42 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2023 | EF0 | 28 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2022 | EF0 | 70 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2018 | EF0 | 24 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2017 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2015 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2009 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 2009 | EF0 | 9 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2007 | EF0 | 17 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 96 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 105 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 105 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 116 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 130 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 144 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 150 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 169 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 176 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 184 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 197 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BEACHIE CREEK (194,619 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | BEACHIE CREEK | 194,619 | 67 km |
| 2020 | HOLIDAY FARM | 174,390 | 65 km |
| 2020 | RIVERSIDE | 138,190 | 95 km |
| 2023 | BEDROCK | 31,692 | 78 km |
| 2021 | GALES | 31,655 | 85 km |
| 2021 | BULL COMPLEX | 26,233 | 91 km |
| 2023 | LOOKOUT | 25,103 | 85 km |
| 2017 | WHITEWATER | 11,758 | 99 km |
| 2018 | TERWILLIGER | 11,400 | 90 km |
| 2017 | JONES | 10,260 | 77 km |
| 2017 | REBEL | 9,047 | 97 km |
| 2014 | DECEPTION CREEK | 6,021 | 100 km |
| 1987 | ROCKHOUSE | 5,011 | 50 km |
| 2003 | CLARK | 4,905 | 76 km |
| 2017 | AVENUE | 4,323 | 93 km |
| 2010 | SCOTT MOUNTAIN | 3,361 | 100 km |
| 2011 | MOTHER LODE | 2,881 | 87 km |
| 2010 | BULL OF THE WOODS | 2,535 | 92 km |
| 2017 | SRZ LITTLE DEVIL | 2,304 | 96 km |
| 2020 | ECHO MTN COMPLEX | 2,161 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Tangent has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.6").