Weather & Climate in Westfir, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Westfir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. 60% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,059 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,059 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7579°N, 122.5031°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 16 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
49 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 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon | M4.1 | 45 km | 8 km |
| Jun 8, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.7 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 4 km S of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.5 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Mar 4, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Siletz, Oregon | M3.3 | 147 km | 43 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.2 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Mar 24, 2013 | 14 km ENE of Butte Falls, Oregon | M3.1 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Mar 26, 1993 | 2 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.1 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 7 km NNE of Adair Village, Oregon | M3.1 | 122 km | 62 km |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 6 km SSE of Silverton, Oregon | M3.1 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Mar 13, 1995 | 6 km NW of Lacomb, Oregon | M3.0 | 99 km | 24 km |
| Apr 26, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.0 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.0 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Mar 26, 1993 | 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.0 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 17 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon | M2.9 | 48 km | 0 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 18 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon | M2.9 | 147 km | -2 km |
| Sep 10, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Madras, Oregon | M2.9 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Aug 6, 2011 | 15 km ENE of Butte Falls, Oregon | M2.9 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Aug 28, 1993 | 3 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M2.8 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Jun 2, 1993 | 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M2.8 | 143 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
12 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 1, 2017 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 24, 1989 | EF1 | 54 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 6, 1951 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2023 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2015 | EF0 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2013 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 2009 | EF0 | 99 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2007 | EF0 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 1999 | EF0 | 45 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 1996 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1984 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 1975 | EF0 | 57 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Davis Lake (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 59 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 70 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 72 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 79 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 83 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 97 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 102 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 116 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HOLIDAY FARM (174,390 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | HOLIDAY FARM | 174,390 | 45 km |
| 2022 | CEDAR CREEK MF | 136,357 | 30 km |
| 2020 | ARCHIE CREEK | 131,885 | 54 km |
| 2021 | SMITH | 50,739 | 77 km |
| 2002 | BOULDER | 48,505 | 74 km |
| 2017 | HAPPY DOG | 34,241 | 51 km |
| 2021 | JACK FIRE | 33,747 | 61 km |
| 2023 | BEDROCK | 31,692 | 26 km |
| 2021 | GALES | 31,655 | 24 km |
| 2021 | CHAOS | 29,698 | 29 km |
| 2012 | POLE CREEK | 26,982 | 81 km |
| 2017 | MR SEPARATION | 25,137 | 65 km |
| 2023 | LOOKOUT | 25,103 | 60 km |
| 2017 | MILLI 0843 CS | 24,074 | 86 km |
| 2021 | BIG HAMLIN | 21,853 | 96 km |
| 2015 | NATIONAL CREEK COMPLEX | 21,550 | 80 km |
| 2003 | DAVIS | 20,683 | 60 km |
| 2008 | RATTLE | 20,443 | 46 km |
| 2017 | BROKEN LOOKOUT | 19,152 | 89 km |
| 2002 | APPLE | 19,139 | 54 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Westfir has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.5") and July the driest (0.5").