Ashwood, Oregon Weather
Town • Central Oregon
Ashwood is a ghost town and ranching community on Trout Creek in northeastern Jefferson County, about 20 miles northeast of Madras. Its post office opened in 1898, and it boomed briefly with gold and silver mining in the 1910s, including the Oregon King Mine, before settling back into ranching.
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Ashwood weather today and through the year
It's 47°F at Ashwood right now (feels like 44°F), with 2 mph wind and a comfort score of 50. Today's forecast high at Ashwood is 56°F, 8°F above the mid November normal of 48°F. The best window tomorrow is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 47°F with a 10 mph wind (comfort 55).
July is the warmest month at Ashwood, with an average high of 85°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 24°F. May is the wettest month (1.4 in.), out of about 11.6 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Ashwood are June, September, and August. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in June, noon to 3 PM in September, and 9 AM to noon in August.
Ashwood sits in the valley of Trout Creek, where the creek bends northwest on its way from the Ochoco foothills to the Deschutes. The town is about the same height as Madras but is surrounded by higher, broken ranch country. It lies far east of the Cascades, where the mountains' rain shadow blends into the dry inland climate of the John Day country.
Forecast updated November 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM PST. Climate figures come from NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Hourly patterns come from NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from May 2016 to May 2026.
What to expect at Ashwood in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window tomorrow is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 47°F with a 10 mph wind (comfort 55).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, today looks best for Ashwood, with a 56°F high and midday comfort near 57. Thursday looks weakest (36).
This weekend
This weekend: Saturday 51°F/39°F with a 32% chance of rain, Sunday 51°F/39°F with a 78% chance of rain.
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (80%, about 0.12 in.).
Freezing nights
1 of the next 7 nights are forecast to reach freezing or colder.
Live weather map
Weather around Ashwood right now
Light rain and 47° at Ashwood right now.
About the live weather map for Ashwood
The map centers on Ashwood and stacks wildfire smoke, satellite clouds, and precipitation radar on one view. Clouds come from the GOES-West satellite and rain from NOAA radar, and both show current conditions.
Dots mark nearby places with their current temperature, colored by comfort score. Use the layer buttons to turn any layer off, or open the full map for every destination in the region.
Nearby Temperature Comparison
Conditions at nearby Central Oregon destinations
Tip: Central Oregon temperatures can change by 20 to 30°F over a short distance because of microclimates.
Ashwood vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Ashwood, from the same NOAA HRRR hourly record. The list shows the closest places, then nearby places whose climate differs the most.
| Place | Distance | Summer afternoons | Morning fog | Afternoon wind | Compared with Ashwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzly | 18.2 mi | -3°F | 1% | 10 mph | about 37% more precipitation a year |
| Madras | 19.7 mi | +3°F | 2% | 8 mph | a very similar climate |
| Mill Creek Wilderness | 21 mi | -4°F | 0% | 7 mph | about 97% more precipitation a year and 2,191 ft higher |
| Grizzly Mountain | 22.7 mi | -4°F | 1% | 9 mph | 3,120 ft higher and about 60% more precipitation a year |
| Steins Pillar | 23.2 mi | -3°F | 0% | 6 mph | about 55% more precipitation a year and 1,491 ft higher |
| Pelton Park | 23.9 mi | +5°F | 1% | 9 mph | about 5°F warmer on summer afternoons |
Places with a climate like Ashwood's
- Haystack Reservoir (26 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Cline Buttes (43 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Crooked River Ranch (32 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Ashwood climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Ashwood with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available. Fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.
Positive and negative differences describe how Ashwood departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.
Ashwood weather by month
July is the warmest month at Ashwood, with an average high of 85°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 24°F. May is the wettest month (1.4 in.), out of about 11.6 in. a year. July has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 2% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Ashwood are June, September, and August. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in June, noon to 3 PM in September, and 9 AM to noon in August.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip | Wet days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 1.3 in | 7 | 9% | 26% | 7 mph | 9.2 h | 44 |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 1.0 in | 6 | 6% | 27% | 9 mph | 10.4 h | 50 |
| Mar | 52°F | 29°F | 0.9 in | 6 | 2% | 27% | 10 mph | 11.8 h | 48 |
| Apr | 58°F | 32°F | 1.2 in | 6 | 1% | 22% | 11 mph | 13.5 h | 54 |
| May | 67°F | 39°F | 1.4 in | 7 | 1% | 18% | 11 mph | 14.8 h | 67 |
| Jun | 74°F | 44°F | 1.0 in | 6 | 1% | 10% | 11 mph | 15.6 h | 81 |
| Jul | 85°F | 50°F | 0.4 in | 4 | 0% | 2% | 10 mph | 15.2 h | 77 |
| Aug | 85°F | 49°F | 0.4 in | 3 | 1% | 2% | 9 mph | 14.0 h | 80 |
| Sep | 76°F | 43°F | 0.5 in | 4 | 3% | 7% | 9 mph | 12.4 h | 81 |
| Oct | 62°F | 35°F | 1.1 in | 6 | 2% | 14% | 8 mph | 10.8 h | 61 |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 1.3 in | 7 | 4% | 18% | 7 mph | 9.5 h | 46 |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 1.3 in | 7 | 9% | 21% | 7 mph | 8.8 h | 44 |
Morning fog is the share of hours from 6 to 10 AM with fog or low cloud. Midday cloud is the average from 11 AM to 3 PM, and afternoon wind is the average from 1 to 5 PM. The highlighted rows are the most comfortable months.
What makes Ashwood's weather different
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, March–September
From March through September, wind at Ashwood typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 6 PM, averaging 12 mph with 25% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
Hot and freezing hours
2 habove 85°F on a typical July afternoon
In July, the average temperature stays at or above 85°F for 2 hours a day. In February, the average stays at or below freezing for 7 hours of the night and morning.
Daylight
8.8–15.6 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Ashwood range from about 8.8 hours in December to 15.6 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:51 PM, and in mid-December around 4:27 PM.
Wildfire smoke
13 daysof smoky air per fire season (about AQI 75+)
NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Ashwood an average of 13 smoky days a fire season from 2021 to 2025. On each of those days, smoke held the air quality index at about 75 or higher for at least three hours. About 25 more days a season had lighter smoke.
Snow
6 inof snow per winter (HRRR estimate)
NOAA's HRRR model puts Ashwood at about 6 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 7 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.
Seasons at Ashwood
- Warm seasonJun 24 – Sep 24 · highs 75°F+
The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jun 24 to Sep 24, when the average high is 75°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 85°F.
- Hot afternoonsJul 8 – Jul 30 · highs 85°F+
Average highs reach 85°F or more from Jul 8 to Jul 30.
- Cool seasonNov 26 – Feb 25 · highs 47°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 26 to Feb 25, when the average high is 47°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 24°F.
- Freezing nightsNov 1 – Apr 23 · lows 32°F or colder
Average lows at Ashwood are at or below freezing from Nov 1 to Apr 23.
- Wet seasonOct 16 – Feb 23 · 45% of the year's precipitation
The wet season runs from Oct 16 to Feb 23, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 45% of the year's precipitation.
The dark line marks today. Season dates come from the smoothed daily NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Counting from Oct. 1, a typical year has its first inch of precipitation by Oct 30 and half of its annual total by Feb 26.
Days per year and extremes (Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026)
This record runs from Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026. Over this record, Ashwood averaged 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights a year at or below freezing. It averaged 2 days a year with at least half an inch of precipitation and 4 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 15 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Aug 11, 2025 (96°F) and the coldest night was Feb 12, 2025 (4°F). The wettest day was Mar 16, 2025 (0.82 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 45 mph on Nov 1, 2025.
- 17days at 90°F or hotter
- 70nights at or below freezing
- 2days with ½ in. of precipitation or more
- 4afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 15mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day96°FAug 11, 2025
- Coldest night4°FFeb 12, 2025
- Wettest day0.82 inMar 16, 2025
- Strongest 2 PM gust45 mphNov 1, 2025
What shapes Ashwood's weather
The valley setting shapes Ashwood's nights. On clear, calm evenings, cold air drains off the surrounding hills and settles along the creek. Frost arrives earlier in fall and lingers later into spring than in Madras, even though the two towns sit at similar elevations. Winter afternoons, by contrast, are often sunny and mild for the season.
Ashwood's wettest single month is usually May, when showers and thunderstorms build over the Ochoco foothills to the east and south and drift across the valley. Winters bring less snow than the Madras plateau, and what falls tends to melt between storms. Summer heat peaks in July and August. The open slopes have little shade, and the wind builds from early afternoon until about sunset.
Wildfire smoke from fires in the Cascades, the Ochocos and the John Day country reaches the valley in late summer. Compared with Madras, Ashwood is more remote and more sheltered, with slightly colder valley nights and fewer very hot days.
Tips for visiting Ashwood
Plan for a remote drive
Ashwood is about 32 miles from Madras over rural roads. Carry water and fill your tank before you leave town, especially in summer heat.
Respect private ranch land
Most of the Trout Creek watershed is privately owned rangeland. Stay on public roads and get the owner's permission before entering private property.
Rockhound with permission
The area is known for petrified wood, jasper and thundereggs, Oregon's state rock. Ask before collecting on private land.
Check fire danger and smoke
Dry grass and remote roads make fire season serious here. Check restrictions and the air quality reading on this page before a late-summer trip.
Ashwood through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring turns the hills green, and May is usually the wettest month, with showers and thunderstorms. Frost can linger into late April in the valley.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer is hot, dry and sunny, with the hottest weeks in July and August. Afternoon wind and wildfire smoke are the main hazards.
- Fall (September–November)
- Early fall afternoons are warm and clear, and valley nights turn cold from late October.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter brings cold, frosty mornings in the valley and generally light snow that doesn't last long.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Rockhounding: Petrified wood, jasper and thundereggs draw collectors. Spring and fall are most comfortable, since summer afternoons are hot on open slopes.
- Exploring a ghost town: The town's few remaining buildings recall its mining boom and ranching history. Best on mild, dry days in spring or fall.
- Back-road drives along Trout Creek: The creek winds from the Ochoco foothills to the Deschutes. Dry weather is best, because unpaved roads get muddy after spring storms.
Official sources and current conditions
Numbers on this page come from NOAA data. The text draws on the official sources linked above.
Historical Climate Data
Long-term weather patterns and climate data
Data sources: Recent temperature, precipitation, fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine come from NOAA HRRR, and long-term baselines from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
Climate Overview
Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline
🌟 Best Months to Visit
⚠️ Challenging Months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Comfort | High/Low | ☀️ Sun | 🌫️ Fog | 💧 Rain | Perfect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | 60 | 46.5° / 34.4° | 4.9h | 0d | 0.4" | 2 |
| December 2024 | 51 | 42.3° / 31.3° | 4.6h | 4d | 1.97" | 1 |
| January 2025 | 58 | 41.4° / 27.2° | 5.5h | 3d | 0.53" | 2 |
| February 2025 | 60 | 41.7° / 27.2° | 5.5h | 1d | 0.55" | 4 |
| March 2025 | 70 | 51.6° / 35.8° | 6.5h | 1d | 1.11" | 11 |
| April 2025 | 91 | 61.2° / 36.4° | 10.8h | 0d | 0.1" | 26 |
| May 2025 | 91 | 67° / 42.2° | 11.7h | 0d | 0.14" | 29 |
| June 2025 | 95 | 78° / 50.4° | 12.5h | 0d | 0" | 28 |
| July 2025 | 94 | 84.9° / 57.5° | 12.5h | 0d | 0.03" | 31 |
| August 2025 | 94 | 83° / 57.6° | 11.1h | 0d | 0.1" | 31 |
| September 2025 | 94 | 76.4° / 52.2° | 9.7h | 0d | 0.17" | 29 |
| October 2025 | 80 | 56.3° / 39° | 7.7h | 0d | 0.27" | 19 |
| November 2025 | 70 | 51.2° / 37.4° | 6h | 0d | 0.27" | 8 |
| December 2025 | 58 | 47.5° / 35.9° | 4.9h | 2d | 2.01" | 4 |
| January 2026 | 60 | 42.2° / 30.1° | 5.3h | 4d | 0.14" | 3 |
| February 2026 | 67 | 47.1° / 32.8° | 6.6h | 5d | 0.65" | 5 |
| March 2026 | 80 | 56.9° / 37.4° | 8.7h | 0d | 0.19" | 20 |
| April 2026 | 86 | 59.3° / 36.9° | 9.5h | 0d | 0.29" | 21 |
| May 2026 | 94 | 70.8° / 44.7° | 11.8h | 0d | 0.22" | 29 |
| June 2026 | 92 | 74.7° / 49.1° | 11.9h | 0d | 0.12" | 29 |
| July 2026 | 93 | 84.8° / 56.2° | 12.1h | 0d | 0.03" | 31 |
| August 2026 | 94 | 84.1° / 55.2° | 11.7h | 0d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2026 | 92 | 68.2° / 46.7° | 9.5h | 1d | 0.3" | 26 |
| October 2026 | 84 | 61.5° / 40° | 7.7h | 0d | 0.02" | 23 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Ashwood climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Ashwood, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.
Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Ashwood. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.
Snow Depth by Season
0″ on the ground as of Nov 13, compared with an average of 0″ on that date.
Now
0″
Typical peak
4.4″
Deepest
14″
2016–17
About this chart and each season's peak
Each gray line is one winter at Ashwood (2,510 ft), from August through July. The dashed line is the average for each date, and the blue line is this season. Depths come from NOAA's daily SNODAS snow analysis, adjusted for the elevation of this spot, and are updated through Nov 13, 2026.
| Season | Peak depth | Peak date | Days with 1″+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 0.2″ | Feb 20 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | 4.4″ | Feb 5 | 15 |
| 2023–24 | 7.3″ | Jan 14 | 18 |
| 2022–23 | 7.8″ | Mar 2 | 25 |
| 2021–22 | 3.8″ | Jan 5 | 16 |
| 2020–21 | 5.3″ | Feb 15 | 13 |
| 2019–20 | 4″ | Nov 30 | 9 |
| 2018–19 | 14″ | Mar 7 | 38 |
| 2017–18 | 3.7″ | Feb 1 | 24 |
| 2016–17 | 14″ | Jan 11 | 45 |
| 2015–16 | 7.1″ | Nov 25 | 31 |
| 2014–15 | 8.2″ | Nov 15 | 21 |
| 2013–14 | 12″ | Feb 9 | 18 |
| 2012–13 | 6.6″ | Jan 6 | 19 |
| 2011–12 | 3.7″ | Mar 23 | 5 |
| 2010–11 | 3.6″ | Nov 24 | 31 |
| 2009–10 | 2.9″ | Dec 31 | 15 |
| 2008–09 | 11″ | Dec 23 | 25 |
| 2007–08 | 4.4″ | Dec 9 | 37 |
| 2006–07 | 1.9″ | Nov 29 | 13 |
| 2005–06 | 3.4″ | Dec 2 | 29 |
| 2004–05 | 0.9″ | Feb 21 | 0 |
| 2003–04 | 9.4″ | Jan 7 | 17 |
Hourly Temperature, Wind, and Cloud Cover Patterns
Average local hour by month from 2016-05-01 to 2026-05-01
- Temperature: At Ashwood, the warmest typical hour is 4 PM in July (85°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (31°F).
- Wind: From March through September, wind at Ashwood typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 6 PM, averaging 12 mph with 25% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
- Cloud Cover: July middays are the clearest at Ashwood (2% average cloud cover), and February middays are the cloudiest (27%).
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Ashwood
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Ashwood changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day. Warmer colors mark the usual afternoon peaks, and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.
This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Ashwood through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.
This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Ashwood for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.
Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage. The red marker shows the current month and hour.
How recent months compared at Ashwood
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Ashwood averaged a high of 61°F, 5°F warmer than October 2025 (56°F).
Location Details
Ashwood weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Ashwood
What is the weather like at Ashwood today?
It's 47°F at Ashwood right now, with a comfort score of 50 (fair). Today's forecast high at Ashwood is 56°F, 8°F above the mid November normal of 48°F. The best window tomorrow is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 47°F with a 10 mph wind (comfort 55).
What is the best month to visit Ashwood?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Ashwood are June, September, and August. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in June, noon to 3 PM in September, and 9 AM to noon in August. The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jun 24 to Sep 24, when the average high is 75°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 85°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Ashwood?
July is the warmest month at Ashwood, with an average high of 85°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 24°F. Average lows at Ashwood are at or below freezing from Nov 1 to Apr 23.
When is it windiest at Ashwood?
From March through September, wind at Ashwood typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 6 PM, averaging 12 mph with 25% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
Does it snow at Ashwood?
Yes, but not much. NOAA's HRRR model puts Ashwood at about 6 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 7 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.
How much rain and snow does Ashwood get?
May is the wettest month (1.4 in.), out of about 11.6 in. a year. The wet season runs from Oct 16 to Feb 23, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 45% of the year's precipitation.
How smoky does Ashwood get in fire season?
NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Ashwood an average of 13 smoky days a fire season from 2021 to 2025. On each of those days, smoke held the air quality index at about 75 or higher for at least three hours. About 25 more days a season had lighter smoke.
How did Ashwood get its name?
The name combines Ash Butte, a nearby butte with volcanic ash deposits, and Whitfield T. Wood, who settled the area in the 1870s. Sheep ranching became a major industry by 1900, with wool shipped by rail from nearby Shaniko. Gold and silver mining brought a boom in the 1910s.
What kind of place is Ashwood?
Ashwood is a ghost town and ranching community on Trout Creek in northeastern Jefferson County, about 20 miles northeast of Madras. Its post office opened in 1898, and it boomed briefly with gold and silver mining in the 1910s, including the Oregon King Mine, before settling back into ranching.
What is Ashwood weather like in November?
November at Ashwood averages a high of 48°F and a low of 29°F, with 1.3 in. of precipitation over about 7 wet days. Afternoon wind averages 7 mph.
More about Ashwood weather
Data sources and methods
- Monthly temperatures and precipitation: NOAA 1991-2020 normals.
- Fog, cloud, wind, sun, and comfort by hour and month: NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from May 2016 to May 2026.
- Daily records and recent months: NOAA HRRR analyses, including its hourly precipitation.
- Nearby comparisons and regional rankings use the same hourly HRRR summaries for every destination in the region.
- Alerts: National Weather Service.
- All statements on this page are computed from these datasets, apart from the “What shapes the weather” guide, which cites its sources inline.
- Wikipedia, Ashwood, Oregon (accessed 2026-10-29)
- Wikipedia, Trout Creek (Deschutes River tributary) (accessed 2026-10-29)
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