Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon Weather

Recreation Area • Central Oregon

84°
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Comfort Score
98(A)
Perfect
Weather updated October 5, 2026 at 4:18 PM PDT

Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon weather at a glance

Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon is a recreation area at 2,100 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include recreation-area.

Current conditions are 84°F, feeling like 76°F, with 14% humidity, winds near 10 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and breezy and dry with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 64°F and an average low of 40°F, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine per day and 0.3 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 4.2 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
84°F
Feels like 76°F
Humidity
14%
Dew point 30°F
Wind
10 mph
NW • Gusts 11 mph
Cloud Cover
0%
bright
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
26
Good

Comfort Breakdown

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Thermal100
Wind99
Sky Comfort96
Moisture88
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 26 · Good
100

Weather Maps

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Radar

Precipitation

10 mph
Gusts 11 mph
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About the weather maps for Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon

Each preview is centered on Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon, 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 Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon. 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
84°Fforecast
18° above normal
Normal: 67°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
1.7"
27% below average
30-yr avg: 2.3"
Sunny Days
25last 28 days
2 more than baseline
Typical: 23
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
6.9 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 7.4 mph
Comfort Score
9428-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 92
What the Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon 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 Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon 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)

81
Avg Comfort
64.4°
Avg High
40°
Avg Low
66%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.6h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain4.2"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr45 (12%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr16
✨ Perfect Days (80+)462

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June94
78° / 48.8° · ☀️ 12.2h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. May87
70.7° / 42.6° · ☀️ 11.5h
1 foggy days · 3 rainy days
3. April86
62.9° / 35.6° · ☀️ 10.7h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December25
46.6° / 31.6° · ☀️ 4.2h
💧 1.7" · 9 rainy days · 4 foggy days
2. January29
44.1° / 27° · ☀️ 4.9h
💧 0.4" · 5 rainy days · 6 foggy days
3. February42
47.5° / 28° · ☀️ 5.6h
💧 0.5" · 4 rainy days · 3 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
October 20248565.4° / 38°7.4h0d0.11"24
November 20246750.2° / 32.5°4.8h1d0.25"8
December 20245444.1° / 29.2°4.1h4d2.26"1
January 20256044° / 25.1°5.1h5d0.65"5
February 20256344.8° / 26.2°5.2h2d0.5"7
March 20257554.4° / 35.1°7.1h1d1.35"16
April 20259262.9° / 35.6°10.7h0d0.04"28
May 20259268.8° / 41.3°11.4h1d0.19"28
June 20259479.5° / 48.9°12.6h0d0"29
July 20259387.4° / 56.7°12.5h0d0.04"31
August 20259286° / 55.9°11.2h0d0.09"31
September 20259281.1° / 50.5°9.6h0d0.27"28
October 20258360.9° / 37.4°6.9h1d0.2"21
November 20257454.1° / 34.8°5.3h2d0.24"14
December 20256049.3° / 34°4.5h4d1.56"4
January 20266244.2° / 28.8°4.8h7d0.24"4
February 20266950.1° / 29.7°6h4d0.38"11
March 20268259.4° / 36°8.2h0d0.22"22
April 202600° / 0°0h0d0"0
May 20269372.9° / 43.6°11.8h0d0.3"30
June 20269277° / 48.5°12h0d0.19"29
July 20269187.4° / 54.9°12.4h0d0.06"31
August 20269286.5° / 52.8°11.6h0d0"31
September 20269371.8° / 45.1°9.5h0d0.28"29
Last updated: 10/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

94°F75°F56°F38°F19°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 Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon, 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 Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon. 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 Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon 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 Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon 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 Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon 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
44.4895, -121.2872
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Elevation
2100 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 Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon

What is the weather at Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon right now?

Current conditions at Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon are 84°F, feeling like 76°F, with 14% humidity, winds near 10 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and breezy and dry with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon?

The location-specific record for 2024-10-01 through 2026-09-30 shows an average daily high of 64°F and an average low of 40°F at Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 4.2 inches of precipitation and 45 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon foggy?

Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon 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 Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are June 2025 (80°F/49°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), July 2025 (87°F/57°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), and May 2026 (73°F/44°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon?

Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon is a recreation area at 2,100 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 Crooked River Day Use / Lower Deschutes Canyon.