Belknap Springs, Oregon Weather
Town • Central Oregon
Belknap Springs is a small Lane County community on the upper McKenzie River. It is best known for Belknap Hot Springs, a rustic resort with two mineral soaking pools, a lodge, cabins and gardens. Hot water from a spring across the river is piped to the pools, and the resort is open all year.
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Comfort Breakdown
Belknap Springs weather today and through the year
It's 49°F at Belknap Springs right now (feels like 46°F), with 2 mph wind and a comfort score of 64. Today's forecast high at Belknap Springs is 57°F, 8°F above the mid November normal of 49°F. The best window tomorrow is 9 AM to noon, at about 50°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 69).
August is the warmest month at Belknap Springs, with an average high of 84°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 30°F. December is the wettest month (11.0 in.), out of about 63.4 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Belknap Springs are July, August, and September. The best hours are usually 8 AM to 11 AM in July, 8 AM to 11 AM in August, and 10 AM to 1 PM in September.
Belknap Springs sits low in the McKenzie River valley on the west side of the Cascades. It is more than a thousand feet lower than Sisters and on the opposite side of the range. That puts it squarely in the path of Pacific storms. From October through spring it is a rainy place, with many gray, wet days in a row. Sisters, in the rain shadow on the dry east side of the crest, gets a small fraction of that rain.
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 Belknap Springs in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window tomorrow is 9 AM to noon, at about 50°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 69).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Saturday looks best for Belknap Springs, with a 52°F high and midday comfort near 64. Wednesday looks weakest (31).
This weekend
This weekend: Saturday 52°F/44°F with a 89% chance of rain, Sunday 50°F/41°F with a 99% chance of rain.
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (97%, about 0.17 in.).
Freezing nights
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast to reach freezing or colder.
Live weather map
Weather around Belknap Springs right now
Light rain and 49° at Belknap Springs right now.
About the live weather map for Belknap Springs
The map centers on Belknap Springs 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.
Belknap Springs vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Belknap Springs, 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 Belknap Springs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proxy Falls | 6.3 mi | -9°F | 4% | 7 mph | about 9°F cooler on summer afternoons and 1,502 ft higher |
| Tamolitch Blue Pool | 8.5 mi | -6°F | 4% | 7 mph | about 6°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Scott Lake | 8.8 mi | -12°F | 4% | 8 mph | about 12°F cooler on summer afternoons and 3,127 ft higher |
| South Sister Summit | 15.1 mi | -27°F | 8% | 11 mph | 8,685 ft higher and about 27°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Broken Top Summit | 18.9 mi | -23°F | 7% | 12 mph | 7,502 ft higher and about 23°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| No Name Lake / Broken Top | 19.5 mi | -23°F | 7% | 12 mph | about 23°F cooler on summer afternoons and 6,352 ft higher |
Places with a climate like Belknap Springs'
- Lake Billy Chinook (44 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Madras (55 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Idanha (35 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Belknap Springs climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Belknap Springs 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 Belknap Springs 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.
Belknap Springs weather by month
August is the warmest month at Belknap Springs, with an average high of 84°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 30°F. December is the wettest month (11.0 in.), out of about 63.4 in. a year. July has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 3% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Belknap Springs are July, August, and September. The best hours are usually 8 AM to 11 AM in July, 8 AM to 11 AM in August, and 10 AM to 1 PM in September.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip | Wet days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 31°F | 8.5 in | 17 | 6% | 29% | 5 mph | 9.2 h | 24 |
| Feb | 47°F | 31°F | 6.6 in | 15 | 12% | 34% | 5 mph | 10.4 h | 19 |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 6.9 in | 16 | 8% | 36% | 5 mph | 11.8 h | 20 |
| Apr | 59°F | 36°F | 5.6 in | 14 | 9% | 32% | 6 mph | 13.4 h | 31 |
| May | 68°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 12 | 7% | 27% | 7 mph | 14.8 h | 52 |
| Jun | 75°F | 46°F | 2.6 in | 10 | 3% | 14% | 8 mph | 15.5 h | 70 |
| Jul | 84°F | 50°F | 0.6 in | 5 | 1% | 3% | 9 mph | 15.2 h | 81 |
| Aug | 84°F | 49°F | 0.8 in | 5 | 1% | 4% | 9 mph | 14.0 h | 79 |
| Sep | 76°F | 44°F | 2.0 in | 8 | 3% | 11% | 8 mph | 12.4 h | 78 |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 5.3 in | 14 | 4% | 21% | 6 mph | 10.8 h | 53 |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 9.3 in | 18 | 6% | 27% | 5 mph | 9.5 h | 27 |
| Dec | 41°F | 30°F | 11.0 in | 20 | 10% | 32% | 5 mph | 8.9 h | 18 |
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 Belknap Springs' weather different
Among the 26 Central Oregon towns we track, Belknap Springs has the mildest winter nights.
- #1of 26
mildest winter nightsamong Central Oregon towns
When the wind picks up
11 AMwhen afternoon wind builds, May–September
From May through September, wind at Belknap Springs typically builds after 11 AM. In July it peaks around 3 PM, averaging 9 mph, while mornings average 4 mph.
Microclimate
−6°FTamolitch Blue Pool, 8.5 mi away, on summer afternoons
Tamolitch Blue Pool, 8.5 miles away, runs about 6°F cooler than Belknap Springs on summer afternoons.
Elevation
−9°Fsummer afternoons at Proxy Falls, 1,502 ft up
Proxy Falls sits 1,502 ft higher, 6.3 miles away. Its summer highs average 9°F cooler and its winter lows 4°F colder than Belknap Springs.
Daylight
8.9–15.5 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Belknap Springs range from about 8.9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:53 PM, and in mid-December around 4:35 PM.
Wildfire smoke
13 daysof smoky air per fire season (about AQI 75+)
NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Belknap Springs 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 27 more days a season had lighter smoke.
Snow
18 inof snow per winter (HRRR estimate)
NOAA's HRRR model puts Belknap Springs at about 18 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 12 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.
Seasons at Belknap Springs
- 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 Aug 8 at about 84°F.
- Cool seasonNov 25 – Feb 23 · highs 48°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 25 to Feb 23, when the average high is 48°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 30°F.
- Freezing nightsDec 1 – Mar 3 · lows 32°F or colder
Average lows at Belknap Springs are at or below freezing from Dec 1 to Mar 3.
- Wet seasonOct 13 – May 4 · 82% of the year's precipitation
The wet season runs from Oct 13 to May 4, when a day has at least a 42% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 82% 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 6 and half of its annual total by Jan 23.
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, Belknap Springs averaged 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights a year at or below freezing. It averaged 14 days a year with at least half an inch of precipitation and 0 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 31 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Aug 22, 2025 (101°F) and the coldest night was Feb 11, 2025 (15°F). The wettest day was Dec 18, 2025 (2.10 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 34 mph on Oct 25, 2025.
- 15days at 90°F or hotter
- 29nights at or below freezing
- 14days with ½ in. of precipitation or more
- 0afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 31mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day101°FAug 22, 2025
- Coldest night15°FFeb 11, 2025
- Wettest day2.10 inDec 18, 2025
- Strongest 2 PM gust34 mphOct 25, 2025
What shapes Belknap Springs' weather
Because Belknap Springs sits so low, its winter precipitation falls mostly as rain. Snow does fall in colder storms, but it rarely lasts, and freezing nights come mainly in the heart of winter. The passes above are the opposite. The same storm that buries Santiam Pass in snow usually brings steady rain to the resort, which is part of what makes a winter soak here popular.
The valley floor is sheltered by steep forested slopes, so wind is light most of the year, with only a gentle afternoon breeze in summer. In summer the valley warms up much more than the high country, and July and August afternoons are often hot.
Summer is reliably dry and sunny, and that is when the gardens and the river are at their best. Late-summer wildfire smoke can settle into the valley on calm days, since the same shelter that keeps wind light also traps haze.
Tips for visiting Belknap Springs
Plan around walk-in soak hours
Walk-in soaking runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is limited to one hour a day. Walk-ins aren't taken on federal holidays.
Kids must be 5 or older
Children under 5 can't use the pools. No diving, jumping, alcohol, glass or food is allowed in the pool area.
Come on a rainy day
The resort is open 365 days a year, and a soak is at its best on a cool, wet day when the trails above are snowbound.
Drive Highway 126, not 242, in winter
Oregon 242 over McKenzie Pass is closed from about November to mid-June. In winter, reach the resort from the Willamette Valley or over Santiam Pass.
Pair it with the river trail
The McKenzie River National Recreation Trail runs up the valley nearby, and about half of it is usable for hiking and biking year-round.
Belknap Springs through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring is rainy and green, with the river running high on snowmelt. Showers taper off by late May.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer is warm, dry and sunny, the best season for the gardens and the river. July and August afternoons can be hot in the valley.
- Fall (September–November)
- September is dry and pleasant. Rain returns in October, and November brings frequent storms.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter is wet and cool, with mostly rain rather than snow. The pools are open all winter, which makes this a favorite cold-weather soak.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Hot spring soaking: The resort's two mineral pools are open year-round. A soak is best on cool or rainy days.
- Garden walks: The resort's gardens, including its Secret Garden, are best from late spring through summer.
- Hiking and biking the McKenzie River Trail: The lower trail sections are usable much of the year, but heavy rain makes them muddy.
- Rafting and fishing on the McKenzie: The McKenzie is known for fishing and drift-boating. Dry summer days are the most comfortable on the water.
Official sources and current conditions
- Belknap Hot Springs Lodge & Gardens
- Willamette National Forest: McKenzie River National Recreation Trail
- TripCheck road conditions
- NWS forecast for Belknap Springs
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 | 51 | 47.8° / 37.4° | 3h | 5d | 6.13" | 5 |
| December 2024 | 55 | 48.2° / 37.4° | 3.4h | 1d | 6.98" | 6 |
| January 2025 | 64 | 47.4° / 33.1° | 5.5h | 1d | 2.63" | 10 |
| February 2025 | 54 | 45.1° / 32.2° | 4h | 6d | 4.52" | 4 |
| March 2025 | 64 | 51° / 37.7° | 6h | 4d | 5.29" | 13 |
| April 2025 | 85 | 59.9° / 40.1° | 9h | 1d | 1.03" | 23 |
| May 2025 | 86 | 64.4° / 44.6° | 9.7h | 4d | 0.93" | 22 |
| June 2025 | 95 | 75° / 49.9° | 12.2h | 0d | 0.43" | 27 |
| July 2025 | 96 | 83.8° / 56.7° | 12.6h | 0d | 0" | 31 |
| August 2025 | 92 | 84.8° / 58.6° | 11.2h | 1d | 0.18" | 29 |
| September 2025 | 89 | 78° / 54.2° | 8.9h | 0d | 0.93" | 25 |
| October 2025 | 79 | 60.1° / 43.7° | 6.6h | 0d | 2.54" | 21 |
| November 2025 | 74 | 55.5° / 41.9° | 5.3h | 2d | 1.89" | 10 |
| December 2025 | 54 | 49.8° / 39.4° | 2.9h | 4d | 9.07" | 4 |
| January 2026 | 73 | 52.2° / 38.3° | 5.9h | 2d | 1.49" | 20 |
| February 2026 | 68 | 51.4° / 36.8° | 5.1h | 2d | 2.84" | 13 |
| March 2026 | 73 | 55.7° / 40.3° | 6.6h | 2d | 3.02" | 15 |
| April 2026 | 80 | 59.2° / 40.1° | 8.5h | 4d | 2.57" | 19 |
| May 2026 | 91 | 67.1° / 45.8° | 11.1h | 3d | 1.84" | 27 |
| June 2026 | 90 | 72.3° / 50° | 10.9h | 2d | 1.1" | 24 |
| July 2026 | 97 | 80.9° / 54.5° | 12.4h | 0d | 0.1" | 31 |
| August 2026 | 95 | 83.7° / 55.5° | 11.5h | 0d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2026 | 90 | 70.3° / 49.4° | 8.6h | 0d | 0.98" | 25 |
| October 2026 | 85 | 67.2° / 46° | 7.6h | 1d | 0.86" | 26 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Belknap Springs climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Belknap Springs, 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 Belknap Springs. 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
8.4″
Deepest
28″
2017–18
About this chart and each season's peak
Each gray line is one winter at Belknap Springs (1,683 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 | 4.2″ | Jan 9 | 10 |
| 2024–25 | 3.9″ | Feb 15 | 18 |
| 2023–24 | 16″ | Jan 17 | 32 |
| 2022–23 | 13″ | Mar 5 | 60 |
| 2021–22 | 17″ | Jan 4 | 42 |
| 2020–21 | 2.7″ | Jan 27 | 7 |
| 2019–20 | 5.8″ | Jan 17 | 10 |
| 2018–19 | 17″ | Feb 26 | 47 |
| 2017–18 | 28″ | Feb 26 | 40 |
| 2016–17 | 17″ | Jan 10 | 52 |
| 2015–16 | 8.3″ | Dec 24 | 32 |
| 2014–15 | 3.9″ | Nov 15 | 8 |
| 2013–14 | 18″ | Feb 9 | 15 |
| 2012–13 | 4.6″ | Jan 3 | 19 |
| 2011–12 | 4.8″ | Nov 19 | 5 |
| 2010–11 | 9.2″ | Dec 30 | 34 |
| 2009–10 | 0.6″ | Dec 7 | 0 |
| 2008–09 | 24″ | Dec 23 | 33 |
| 2007–08 | 11″ | Feb 2 | 25 |
| 2006–07 | 8.4″ | Nov 29 | 15 |
| 2005–06 | 6.6″ | Mar 11 | 12 |
| 2004–05 | 5.6″ | Dec 7 | 11 |
| 2003–04 | 25″ | Jan 7 | 100 |
Hourly Temperature, Wind, and Cloud Cover Patterns
Average local hour by month from 2016-05-01 to 2026-05-01
- Temperature: At Belknap Springs, the warmest typical hour is 4 PM in August (84°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (35°F).
- Wind: From May through September, wind at Belknap Springs typically builds after 11 AM. In July it peaks around 3 PM, averaging 9 mph, while mornings average 4 mph.
- Cloud Cover: July middays are the clearest at Belknap Springs (3% average cloud cover), and March middays are the cloudiest (36%).
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Belknap Springs
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Belknap Springs 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 Belknap Springs 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 Belknap Springs 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 Belknap Springs
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Belknap Springs averaged a high of 67°F, 5°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 62°F.
Location Details
Belknap Springs weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Belknap Springs
What is the weather like at Belknap Springs today?
It's 49°F at Belknap Springs right now, with a comfort score of 64 (good). Today's forecast high at Belknap Springs is 57°F, 8°F above the mid November normal of 49°F. The best window tomorrow is 9 AM to noon, at about 50°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 69).
What is the best month to visit Belknap Springs?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Belknap Springs are July, August, and September. The best hours are usually 8 AM to 11 AM in July, 8 AM to 11 AM in August, and 10 AM to 1 PM in September. 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 Aug 8 at about 84°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Belknap Springs?
August is the warmest month at Belknap Springs, with an average high of 84°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 30°F. Average lows at Belknap Springs are at or below freezing from Dec 1 to Mar 3.
When is it windiest at Belknap Springs?
From May through September, wind at Belknap Springs typically builds after 11 AM. In July it peaks around 3 PM, averaging 9 mph, while mornings average 4 mph.
Does it snow at Belknap Springs?
Yes, in most winters. NOAA's HRRR model puts Belknap Springs at about 18 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 12 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.
How much rain and snow does Belknap Springs get?
December is the wettest month (11.0 in.), out of about 63.4 in. a year. The wet season runs from Oct 13 to May 4, when a day has at least a 42% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 82% of the year's precipitation.
How does Belknap Springs weather compare with Tamolitch Blue Pool?
Tamolitch Blue Pool, 8.5 miles away, runs about 6°F cooler than Belknap Springs on summer afternoons.
How smoky does Belknap Springs get in fire season?
NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Belknap Springs 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 27 more days a season had lighter smoke.
What kind of place is Belknap Springs?
Belknap Springs is a small Lane County community on the upper McKenzie River. It is best known for Belknap Hot Springs, a rustic resort with two mineral soaking pools, a lodge, cabins and gardens. Hot water from a spring across the river is piped to the pools, and the resort is open all year.
What is Belknap Springs weather like in November?
November at Belknap Springs averages a high of 49°F and a low of 34°F, with 9.3 in. of precipitation over about 18 wet days. Afternoon wind averages 5 mph.
More about Belknap Springs weather
Guides that explain the weather here and nearby
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.
- Belknap Hot Springs Lodge & Gardens (accessed 2026-10-29)
- Travel Oregon, Road Trip to Belknap Hot Springs (accessed 2026-10-29)
- Oregon Department of Transportation, McKenzie Highway (OR 242) (accessed 2026-10-29)
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