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Weather & Climate in Winston, OR

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

Winston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density2,052/sq mi
Coordinates43.1201°N, 123.4245°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyDouglas County County
Nearest AirportRoseburg Regional (RBG)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.1 / 100
Community Resilience44.3 / 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

192 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 21, 1993 27 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M6.0 140 km 9 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.9 145 km 9 km
Dec 4, 1993 20 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M5.1 148 km 5 km
Sep 21, 1993 25 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon M4.3 139 km -2 km
Feb 26, 2009 37 km NW of Selma, Oregon M4.2 75 km 37 km
Jul 4, 2015 16 km ENE of Springfield, Oregon M4.1 118 km 8 km
Sep 23, 1993 23 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M4.1 144 km 6 km
Sep 21, 1993 22 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.9 145 km 6 km
Nov 17, 1994 24 km SW of Chiloquin, Oregon M3.9 139 km -2 km
Jan 24, 2014 31 km SSE of Powers, Oregon M3.8 71 km 4 km
Sep 21, 1993 19 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.8 150 km 9 km
Sep 21, 1993 21 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.8 146 km -1 km
Sep 24, 1993 22 km NW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.7 145 km -1 km
Sep 21, 1993 19 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.7 149 km 9 km
Sep 21, 1993 21 km SSW of Chiloquin, Oregon M3.7 145 km 5 km
Sep 21, 1993 19 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.6 148 km 5 km
Sep 24, 1993 28 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.5 139 km 6 km
Sep 22, 1993 21 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.5 145 km 2 km
Nov 30, 1993 18 km WNW of Klamath Falls, Oregon M3.5 150 km 5 km
Jul 19, 1997 10 km W of Happy Camp, California M3.5 147 km 43 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

3 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 18, 2013 EF0 18 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 24, 2010 EF0 99 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1999 EF0 95 km 2.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1873 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m — 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cinnamon Butte (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cinnamon Butte Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,956 m (6,417 ft) Unknown 108 km
Crater Lake Caldera 2,487 m (8,159 ft) -2850 108 km
Davis Lake Volcanic field 2,163 m (7,096 ft) -2790 139 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 169 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 175 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 182 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 185 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BISCUIT COMPLEX (BISCUIT) (495,308 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 BISCUIT COMPLEX (BISCUIT) 495,308 85 km
2018 KLONDIKE 178,311 86 km
2020 ARCHIE CREEK 131,885 51 km
1987 SILVER 96,698 95 km
2018 TAYLOR CREEK 57,505 72 km
2021 SMITH 50,739 52 km
2002 BOULDER 48,505 56 km
2018 MILES 40,343 67 km
2023 FLAT 34,496 92 km
2017 HAPPY DOG 34,241 72 km
2021 JACK FIRE 33,747 64 km
2020 S OBENCHAIN 32,875 89 km
2021 CHAOS 29,698 76 km
2013 BIG WINDY COMPLEX 28,911 60 km
2015 STOUTS CREEK 27,570 46 km
2002 TIMBERED ROCK 26,809 68 km
2013 DADS 25,216 45 km
2013 NORTH RABBIT 25,085 37 km
2023 ANVIL 22,261 84 km
2021 BIG HAMLIN 21,853 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 6.3 in
February 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 6.7 in
December 42°F (5°C) 7.0 in Coldest, Wettest

Winston has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 42°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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