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Weather & Climate in Waldport, OR

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

Waldport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 78.3 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 150 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation150 ft (46 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density744/sq mi
Coordinates44.4184°N, 124.0662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportMahlon Sweet Field (EUG)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.3"
106% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 13.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.4 / 100
Community Resilience53.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
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

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 134 km 20 km
Jul 12, 2004 30 km W of Yachats, Oregon M4.9 35 km 29 km
Aug 19, 2004 19 km W of Newport, Oregon M4.7 33 km 27 km
Jul 4, 2015 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon M4.1 105 km 8 km
Aug 12, 2022 148 km W of Yachats, Oregon M4.0 150 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2017 43 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.9 44 km 38 km
May 14, 2000 121 km W of Winchester Bay, Oregon M3.9 143 km 10 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 134 km 24 km
Apr 26, 2018 108 km WNW of Barview, Oregon M3.8 143 km 10 km
Mar 20, 2012 29 km WNW of Yachats, Oregon M3.7 31 km 33 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 135 km 19 km
Feb 24, 1999 8 km WSW of Molalla, Oregon M3.6 135 km 34 km
Jul 3, 1992 57 km W of Waldport, Oregon M3.6 58 km 21 km
May 19, 2019 3 km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon M3.6 67 km 44 km
Sep 8, 2012 8 km N of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 134 km 24 km
Aug 2, 1996 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.5 128 km 29 km
Nov 25, 1999 5 km NNE of Mount Angel, Oregon M3.4 128 km 28 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NW of Sherwood, Oregon M3.3 142 km 19 km
Jul 13, 2004 32 km W of Yachats, Oregon M3.3 36 km 29 km
Mar 4, 2006 16 km ENE of Siletz, Oregon M3.3 46 km 43 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 21, 2003 EF1 85 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 24, 1989 EF1 91 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 6, 1951 EF1 72 km 0.3 mi 0
Oct 31, 2024 EF0 23 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 18, 2023 EF0 81 km 0.3 mi 0
Oct 29, 2018 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 14, 2015 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 6, 2009 EF0 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 4, 2009 EF0 69 km 1.5 mi 0
Sep 28, 2007 EF0 94 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF0 85 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF0 73 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 17, 1997 EF0 98 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 94 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 1, 1997 EF0 59 km 1.5 mi 0
Dec 5, 1996 EF0 85 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 24, 1996 EF0 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 22, 1994 EF0 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 2, 1984 EF0 1 km 0.1 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 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 170 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 178 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 182 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 186 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1987 ROCKHOUSE 5,011 71 km
2020 ECHO MTN COMPLEX 2,161 67 km
1999 AUSTA 1,525 55 km
1987 87552212 1,166 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 12.4 in
February 45°F (7°C) 10.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 9.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.9 in
November 47°F (9°C) 12.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 13.6 in Coldest, Wettest

Waldport has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in December to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.6") and July the driest (1.0").

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