Weather & Climate in Tillamook, OR

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

Tillamook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	51.0°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density	2,752/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4561°N, 123.8331°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Tillamook County County
Nearest Airport	Astoria Regional (AST) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.8"

136% above US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 15.12"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	57.6 / 100
Community Resilience	61.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate
Tsunami	Relatively Moderate
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	107 km	20 km
Jul 12, 2004	30 km W of Yachats, Oregon	M4.9	135 km	29 km
Aug 19, 2004	19 km W of Newport, Oregon	M4.7	95 km	27 km
Apr 4, 1992	133 km W of Lincoln City, Oregon	M4.2	149 km	10 km
Apr 15, 2017	43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon	M3.9	129 km	38 km
Apr 24, 2003	3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon	M3.9	88 km	17 km
Feb 8, 1995	9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon	M3.8	95 km	24 km
Aug 3, 2006	2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington	M3.8	103 km	14 km
Aug 23, 2013	24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington	M3.7	148 km	14 km
Jun 8, 1993	5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.7	108 km	19 km
Mar 20, 2012	29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon	M3.7	129 km	33 km
Jan 31, 2013	3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington	M3.7	122 km	6 km
Jul 3, 1992	57 km W of Waldport, Oregon	M3.6	129 km	21 km
Feb 24, 1999	8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon	M3.6	98 km	34 km
May 19, 2019	3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon	M3.6	51 km	44 km
Sep 8, 2012	8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.5	97 km	24 km
Aug 2, 1996	4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.5	105 km	29 km
Jul 22, 1991	8 km N of Bethany, Oregon	M3.5	78 km	19 km
Aug 24, 2013	24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington	M3.5	148 km	14 km
Nov 25, 1999	5 km NNE of Mount Angel, Oregon	M3.4	91 km	28 km

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

Tornado History

55 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 302 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972	EF3	95 km	8.7 mi	6
Oct 14, 2016	EF2	31 km	0.7 mi	0
Dec 8, 1993	EF2	72 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 2013	EF1	57 km	0.3 mi	0
Jan 10, 2008	EF1	92 km	10.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 2003	EF1	85 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 9, 2000	EF1	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 12, 1991	EF1	83 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 13, 1984	EF1	99 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 16, 1978	EF1	82 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 12, 1975	EF1	2 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 3, 1967	EF1	75 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 11, 2024	EF0	20 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 31, 2024	EF0	94 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 28, 2024	EF0	99 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 24, 2022	EF0	80 km	0.0 mi	0
Mar 19, 2021	EF0	97 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 10, 2020	EF0	89 km	1.7 mi	0
Sep 8, 2019	EF0	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 2019	EF0	93 km	1.6 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1700	CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE	Earthquake	—	2	105 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (144 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Crater	Volcanic field	1,329 m (4,360 ft)	-5750	144 km
St. Helens	Stratovolcano	2,549 m (8,363 ft)	2008	153 km
Indian Heaven	Shield(s)	1,806 m (5,925 ft)	-6250	165 km
Hood	Stratovolcano	3,426 m (11,240 ft)	1866	167 km
Jefferson	Stratovolcano	3,199 m (10,495 ft)	950	182 km
Sand Mountain Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,664 m (5,459 ft)	-950	192 km
Adams	Stratovolcano	3,742 m (12,277 ft)	950	200 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROCKHOUSE (5,011 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	ROCKHOUSE	5,011	66 km
2020	ECHO MTN COMPLEX	2,161	50 km
1987	87552212	1,166	82 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	14.1 in
February	43°F (6°C)	11.1 in
March	44°F (7°C)	10.3 in
April	47°F (8°C)	6.9 in
May	51°F (11°C)	4.6 in
June	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
July	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in	Driest
August	60°F (15°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
September	58°F (14°C)	3.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	7.2 in
November	45°F (7°C)	13.9 in
December	41°F (5°C)	15.1 in	Coldest, Wettest

Tillamook has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in December to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.1") and July the driest (1.5").

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