Benham Falls Weather

Recreation Area • Central Oregon

81°
😎
Comfort Score
98(A)
Perfect
Weather updated October 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM PDT

Benham Falls weather at a glance

Benham Falls is a recreation area at 4,150 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include recreation-area.

Current conditions are 81°F, feeling like 75°F, with 11% humidity, winds near 7 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and dry with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 61°F and an average low of 37°F, with about 8.8 hours of sunshine per day and 0.3 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 12.8 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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  1. Today
    Oct 5
    82°49°
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    78°51°
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    60°39°
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    38°29°
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    Oct 12
    40°28°
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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
81°F
Feels like 75°F
Humidity
11%
Dew point 22°F
Wind
7 mph
NW • Gusts 9 mph
Cloud Cover
0%
bright
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
31
Good

Comfort Breakdown

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Thermal100
Wind100
Sky Comfort97
Moisture79
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 31 · Good
100

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Visible

Radar

Precipitation

7 mph
Gusts 9 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Benham Falls

Each preview is centered on Benham Falls, 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 Benham Falls. 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
82°Fforecast
16° above normal
Normal: 67°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
3.7"
31% below average
30-yr avg: 5.4"
Sunny Days
26last 28 days
1 more than baseline
Typical: 25
Foggy Days
1last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
5.9 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 6.6 mph
Comfort Score
9328-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 92
What the Benham Falls climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Benham Falls 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 Benham Falls 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 (2024-10-01 to 2026-09-30)

77
Avg Comfort
60.8°
Avg High
36.9°
Avg Low
60%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.8h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain12.8"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr63 (17%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr16
✨ Perfect Days (80+)417

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June94
75.2° / 44.9° · ☀️ 12.2h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. May86
67.6° / 39.3° · ☀️ 11.3h
0 foggy days · 4 rainy days
3. August85
84.7° / 51.1° · ☀️ 11.4h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December27
42.6° / 29.1° · ☀️ 4.9h
💧 5.2" · 15 rainy days · 2 foggy days
2. February28
41.9° / 24.9° · ☀️ 6.3h
💧 1.7" · 9 rainy days · 4 foggy days
3. January28
39.7° / 23.1° · ☀️ 5.8h
💧 1" · 6 rainy days · 6 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
October 20248563.3° / 36.5°7.7h0d0.46"21
November 20245342.4° / 29.7°5.5h0d3.03"5
December 20244840.1° / 26.5°4.9h2d6.45"0
January 20255337.4° / 19.5°5.7h3d1.85"0
February 20255337.3° / 21°5.6h2d2.4"2
March 20256346.1° / 30.3°7.5h2d3.16"7
April 20258858.2° / 32.5°10.6h0d0.21"26
May 20259165.5° / 38°11.5h0d0.29"27
June 20259676° / 45°12.5h0d0"29
July 20259284.6° / 52.8°12.1h0d0.06"31
August 20259383.6° / 52.1°11.3h0d0.1"31
September 20259277.8° / 46.8°9.7h0d0.06"28
October 20257957.5° / 34.9°7.2h1d0.61"18
November 20257352.4° / 33.8°6.1h3d0.6"13
December 20255445.2° / 31.8°4.9h2d3.7"2
January 20265841.9° / 26.7°6h9d0.5"3
February 20266646.4° / 28.8°6.9h5d1.41"8
March 20267956° / 34°8.4h2d0.4"21
April 202600° / 0°0h0d0"0
May 20269270° / 40.4°11.5h0d0.67"29
June 20269274.9° / 45°12h0d0.06"29
July 20269086.8° / 52.3°12.3h0d0.07"31
August 20269185.7° / 50.1°11.5h0d0"30
September 20269269.7° / 42.2°9.5h1d0.63"26
Last updated: 10/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

94°F73°F53°F33°F13°FOct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26
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About the Benham Falls climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Benham Falls, 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 Benham Falls. 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 Benham Falls

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Benham Falls 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 Benham Falls

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Benham Falls 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 Benham Falls

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Benham Falls 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

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Coordinates
43.9412, -121.4099
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Elevation
4150 ft
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Type
Recreation Area
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Tags
#recreation-area
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Benham Falls

What is the weather at Benham Falls right now?

Current conditions at Benham Falls are 81°F, feeling like 75°F, with 11% humidity, winds near 7 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and dry with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Benham Falls?

The location-specific record for 2024-10-01 through 2026-09-30 shows an average daily high of 61°F and an average low of 37°F at Benham Falls. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Benham Falls get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 12.8 inches of precipitation and 63 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Benham Falls. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Benham Falls foggy?

Benham Falls averages about 0.3 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 16 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 Benham Falls for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are June 2025 (76°F/45°F average high/low and a 96 comfort score), August 2025 (84°F/52°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), and July 2025 (85°F/53°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Benham Falls?

Benham Falls is a recreation area at 4,150 feet. Notable features include recreation-area.

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