Blue Lake Trailhead Weather

TrailheadCentral Oregon

84°
😕
Comfort Score
53(C-)
Fair
Weather updated August 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM PDT

Blue Lake Trailhead weather at a glance

Blue Lake Trailhead is a trailhead at 3,600 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include trailhead.

Current conditions are 84°F, feeling like 84°F, with 24% humidity, winds near 1 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 55°F and an average low of 38°F, with about 8.4 hours of sunshine per day and 0.8 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 51.0 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
84°F
Feels like 84°F
Humidity
24%
Wind
1 mph
NW • Gusts 5 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
116
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature42
Wind100
Sunshine5
Humidity85
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 116 · Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
69

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now84°53 (C-)
116
Observed
1 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
1pm84°58 (C-)
25
AQI-eq
9 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
2pm84°58 (C-)
26
AQI-eq
10 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
3pm82°65 (C)
19
AQI-eq
13 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
4pm80°69 (C)
13
AQI-eq
12 mph5%☁️ Cloudy
5pm77°61 (C)
10
AQI-eq
15 mph7%☁️ Cloudy
6pm74°63 (C)
8
AQI-eq
17 mph7%☁️ Cloudy
7pm73°74 (B-)
4
AQI-eq
8 mph8%☁️ Cloudy
8pm70°66 (C)
3
AQI-eq
13 mph9%☁️ Cloudy
9pm68°72 (B-)
3
AQI-eq
11 mph9%☁️ Cloudy
10pm67°72 (B-)
6
AQI-eq
11 mph9%☁️ Cloudy
11pm65°59 (C-)
59
AQI-eq
13 mph8%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Blue Lake Trailhead hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Blue Lake Trailhead. Use the temperature view to see warming and cooling through the day, and the comfort view to see when the combined temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, and air quality should feel most favorable.

The wind view compares sustained wind with stronger gusts at Blue Lake Trailhead. The AQI view uses the current observation for “Now” and modeled AQI-equivalent guidance for later hours when forecast smoke data is available.

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Visible

Radar

Precipitation

1 mph
Gusts 5 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Blue Lake Trailhead

Each preview is centered on Blue Lake Trailhead, 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 Blue Lake Trailhead. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today84° / 65°67 (C)12%☀️ Sunny
Sat🏆 Best72° / 53°85 (A-)5%☀️ Sunny
Sun76° / 48°78 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon86° / 49°63 (C)1%☀️ Sunny
Tue89° / 56°64 (C)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed75° / 48°78 (B)2%☀️ Sunny
Thu72° / 47°84 (B)5%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Sat (Comfort score: 85)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
84°Fforecast
9° above normal
Normal: 75°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
15.7"
35% below average
30-yr avg: 24.3"
Sunny Days
17last 28 days
10 fewer than baseline
Typical: 27
Foggy Days
4last 28 days
vs 1 typical
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
13.4 mphlast 28 days
3.3 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 10.1 mph
Comfort Score
5928-day avg
9 pts above typical
Recent baseline: 50
What the Blue Lake Trailhead climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Blue Lake Trailhead 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 Blue Lake Trailhead 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 (2024-06-01 to 2026-03-31)

69
Avg Comfort
55°
Avg High
37.5°
Avg Low
47%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.4h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.8h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain51"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr113 (31%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr37
✨ Perfect Days (80+)312

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. July95
78.9° / 54.6° · ☀️ 12.5h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. June88
66.6° / 45.1° · ☀️ 12.1h
0 foggy days · 4 rainy days
3. August86
76° / 53° · ☀️ 11.1h
1 foggy days · 3 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December15
39.6° / 29.1° · ☀️ 4h
💧 14.6" · 20 rainy days · 7 foggy days
2. January20
37.8° / 24.4° · ☀️ 5.4h
💧 4.4" · 9 rainy days · 7 foggy days
3. February22
38.1° / 24.8° · ☀️ 5.7h
💧 7.1" · 17 rainy days · 5 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
June 20248964.5° / 44.4°12h0d2.43"25
July 20249480.5° / 55.2°12.7h0d0.03"31
August 20249374.5° / 51°11h0d0.2"28
September 20249271.6° / 48.5°10h1d0.28"28
October 20247157.2° / 38.7°7.1h1d3"15
November 20244239.5° / 28.7°4.4h2d10.57"1
December 20243837.2° / 26.7°3.7h5d13.36"0
January 20255037.4° / 22°5.5h5d5.33"0
February 20254535.2° / 21.5°4.7h5d8.6"2
March 20255142.3° / 28.6°6.3h6d10.71"4
April 20257649.7° / 30.5°10.6h0d1.38"15
May 20257856.8° / 38.2°10.5h7d1.12"20
June 20259268.8° / 45.8°12.2h0d0.92"28
July 20259677.4° / 53.8°12.2h0d0.01"31
August 20259477.5° / 55.1°11.3h1d0.11"29
September 20258973.1° / 50.2°9.2h0d0.75"26
October 20256651.4° / 35.9°6.8h4d5.3"12
November 20255746.8° / 35.5°5.2h4d4.16"2
December 20254342° / 31.5°4.2h8d16.09"1
January 20265138.2° / 26.7°5.4h8d3.73"2
February 20265340.9° / 28°6.6h5d5.43"2
March 20265947° / 32.6°7.8h4d6.53"10
Last updated: 6/11/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

86°F69°F51°F33°F16°FJun '24Jul '24Aug '24Sep '24Oct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Blue Lake Trailhead climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Blue Lake Trailhead, 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 Blue Lake Trailhead. 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 Blue Lake Trailhead

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Blue Lake Trailhead 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 Blue Lake Trailhead

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Blue Lake Trailhead 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 Blue Lake Trailhead

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Blue Lake Trailhead 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
44.4042, -121.7729
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Elevation
3600 ft
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Type
Trailhead
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Tags
#trailhead
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Blue Lake Trailhead

What is the weather at Blue Lake Trailhead right now?

Current conditions at Blue Lake Trailhead are 84°F, feeling like 84°F, with 24% humidity, winds near 1 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Blue Lake Trailhead?

The location-specific record for 2024-06-01 through 2026-03-31 shows an average daily high of 55°F and an average low of 38°F at Blue Lake Trailhead. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Blue Lake Trailhead get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 51.0 inches of precipitation and 113 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Blue Lake Trailhead. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Blue Lake Trailhead foggy?

Blue Lake Trailhead averages about 0.8 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 37 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 Blue Lake Trailhead for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are July 2025 (77°F/54°F average high/low and a 96 comfort score), July 2024 (81°F/55°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), and August 2025 (78°F/55°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 Blue Lake Trailhead?

Blue Lake Trailhead is a trailhead at 3,600 feet. Notable features include trailhead.

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