Ashwood Weather

Town • Central Oregon

A small historic community in northeastern Jefferson County between Madras and the lower John Day country.

61°
😊
Comfort Score
86(A-)
Excellent
Weather updated September 24, 2026 at 8:48 PM PDT

Ashwood weather at a glance

Ashwood is a town at 2,509 feet in Central Oregon. A small historic community in northeastern Jefferson County between Madras and the lower John Day country. Notable features include town, high-desert, hot-summer-exposed, and remote-access.

Current conditions are 61°F, feeling like 58°F, with 52% humidity, winds near 2 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and cloudy.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 62°F and an average low of 42°F, with about 8.7 hours of sunshine per day and 0.3 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 4.0 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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  1. Today
    Sep 24
    70°46°
    Comfort
    89
    5%
    Precip 0 in
  2. Fri
    Sep 25
    58°44°
    Comfort
    67
    64%
    Rain 0.14 in
  3. Sat
    Sep 26
    61°39°
    Comfort
    79
    0%
    Precip 0 in
  4. Sun
    Sep 27
    64°47°
    Comfort
    88
    1%
    Precip 0 in
  5. Best day
    Mon
    Sep 28
    67°48°
    Comfort
    91
    1%
    Precip 0 in
  6. Tue
    Sep 29
    72°54°
    Comfort
    89
    3%
    Precip 0 in
  7. Wed
    Sep 30
    59°49°
    Comfort
    80
    2%
    Precip 0 in
  8. Thu
    Oct 1
    59°43°
    Comfort
    84
    3%
    Precip 0 in
  9. Fri
    Oct 2
    57°42°
    Comfort
    82
    2%
    Precip 0 in
  10. Sat
    Oct 3
    60°41°
    Comfort
    84
    2%
    Precip 0 in

Hour by hour

Hourly Forecast

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    Now
    62°
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  12. Sunrise6:53 AM
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    11 AM
    55°
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    12 PM
    56°
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    57°
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    58°
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  21. Fri
    3 PM
    56°
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    4 PM
    53°
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    68
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    52°
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    64
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  24. Fri
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    70
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  25. Sunset6:54 PM
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    66
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  27. Fri
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    42°
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    41°
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  38. Sunrise6:55 AM
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    39°
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    41°
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    52°
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    54°
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    55°
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    58°
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    61°
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  50. Sat
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    60°
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  51. Sunset6:52 PM
  52. Sat
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    56°
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Current Conditions

Temperature
61°F
Feels like 58°F
Humidity
52%
Dew point 43°F
Wind
2 mph
NW • Gusts 2 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
High clouds
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
28
Good

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal80
Wind98
Night Sky66
Moisture100
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 28 · Good
100

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Ashwood

Each preview is centered on Ashwood, with the red pin marking its approximate location. Satellite imagery provides cloud context, radar shows nearby precipitation, and the fog view shows the marine-layer or low-cloud field when that regional layer is available.

These images cover a wider area than the point forecast, so a nearby cloud or rain band may not be directly over Ashwood. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
70°Fforecast
9° below normal
Normal: 80°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
1.6"
14% below average
30-yr avg: 1.9"
Sunny Days
28last 28 days
1 more than baseline
Typical: 27
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
8.0 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 7.3 mph
Comfort Score
9328-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 94
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.

Historical Climate Data

Long-term weather patterns and climate data

Data sources: NOAA HRRR rolling destination baseline for recent temperature, precipitation, fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine signals.

Climate Overview

Based on HRRR rolling destination baseline (2024-09-01 to 2026-08-31)

80
Avg Comfort
62.1°
Avg High
41.7°
Avg Low
61%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.7h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain4"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr44 (12%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr10
✨ Perfect Days (80+)442

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June94
76.5° / 49.8° · ☀️ 12.2h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. May91
68.9° / 43.5° · ☀️ 11.8h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days
3. July87
84.9° / 56.9° · ☀️ 12.3h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December24
44.8° / 33.4° · ☀️ 4.8h
💧 1.9" · 11 rainy days · 3 foggy days
2. January34
41.8° / 28.7° · ☀️ 5.4h
💧 0.2" · 5 rainy days · 4 foggy days
3. February35
44.5° / 30° · ☀️ 6.1h
💧 0.6" · 6 rainy days · 3 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
September 20249576.5° / 51.2°10.2h0d0.12"29
October 20248461.3° / 41.2°7.7h0d0.17"19
November 20246046.5° / 34.4°4.9h0d0.4"2
December 20245142.3° / 31.3°4.6h4d1.97"1
January 20255841.4° / 27.2°5.5h3d0.53"2
February 20256041.7° / 27.2°5.5h1d0.55"4
March 20257051.6° / 35.8°6.5h1d1.11"11
April 20259161.2° / 36.4°10.8h0d0.1"26
May 20259167° / 42.2°11.7h0d0.14"29
June 20259578° / 50.4°12.5h0d0"28
July 20259484.9° / 57.5°12.5h0d0.03"31
August 20259483° / 57.6°11.1h0d0.1"31
September 20259476.4° / 52.2°9.7h0d0.17"29
October 20258056.3° / 39°7.7h0d0.27"19
November 20257051.2° / 37.4°6h0d0.27"8
December 20255847.5° / 35.9°4.9h2d2.01"4
January 20266042.2° / 30.1°5.3h4d0.14"3
February 20266747.1° / 32.8°6.6h5d0.65"5
March 20268056.9° / 37.4°8.7h0d0.19"20
April 20268659.3° / 36.9°9.5h0d0.29"21
May 20269470.8° / 44.7°11.8h0d0.22"29
June 20269274.7° / 49.1°11.9h0d0.12"29
July 20269384.8° / 56.2°12.1h0d0.03"31
August 20269484.1° / 55.2°11.7h0d0"31
Last updated: 9/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

91°F73°F56°F39°F21°FSep '24Oct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26
Average High
Average Low
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.

Hourly Temperature, Wind, and Cloud Cover Patterns

Average local hour by month from 2016-05-01 to 2026-05-01

How to read the temperature heatmap 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 identify the usual afternoon peaks and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.

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 to read the wind heatmap for Ashwood

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.

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 to read the cloud cover heatmap for Ashwood

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.

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Location Details

📍
Coordinates
44.7337, -120.7545
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Elevation
2509 ft
🏷️
Type
Town
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Tags
#town#high-desert#hot-summer-exposed#remote-access
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Ashwood

What is the weather at Ashwood right now?

Current conditions at Ashwood are 61°F, feeling like 58°F, with 52% humidity, winds near 2 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and cloudy

What temperatures are typical at Ashwood?

The location-specific record for 2024-09-01 through 2026-08-31 shows an average daily high of 62°F and an average low of 42°F at Ashwood. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Ashwood get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 4.0 inches of precipitation and 44 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Ashwood. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Ashwood foggy?

Ashwood averages about 0.3 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 10 foggy days in a typical year. Fog varies considerably by season, so check the monthly breakdown and current forecast for visit planning.

What are the best months to visit Ashwood for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are September 2024 (77°F/51°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), June 2025 (78°F/50°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), and July 2025 (85°F/58°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Ashwood?

Ashwood is a town at 2,509 feet. A small historic community in northeastern Jefferson County between Madras and the lower John Day country. Notable features include town, high-desert, hot-summer-exposed, and remote-access.

💡 Local Tip: Central Oregon weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Ashwood.