Derrick Cave Weather
Recreation Area • Central Oregon
A remote lava-tube cave and day-use destination in the high desert east of Fort Rock.
Derrick Cave weather at a glance
Derrick Cave is a recreation area at 4,919 feet in Central Oregon. A remote lava-tube cave and day-use destination in the high desert east of Fort Rock. Notable features include hiking, caving, high-desert, and remote-access.
Current conditions are 60°F, feeling like 53°F, with 36% humidity, winds near 7 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and cloudy.
The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 59°F and an average low of 36°F, with about 8.8 hours of sunshine per day and 0.3 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 8.6 inches.
Plan your week
10-Day Forecast
Hour by hour
Hourly Forecast
Current Conditions
Comfort Breakdown
Weather Maps
About the weather maps for Derrick Cave
Each preview is centered on Derrick Cave, 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 Derrick Cave. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.
Nearby Temperature Comparison
Conditions at nearby Central Oregon destinations
Tip: Central Oregon temps can vary 20-30°F within a short distance due to microclimates.
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline
What the Derrick Cave climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Derrick Cave 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 Derrick Cave 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)
🌟 Best Months to Visit
⚠️ Challenging Months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Comfort | High/Low | ☀️ Sun | 🌫️ Fog | 💧 Rain | Perfect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | 92 | 74° / 45.7° | 10.3h | 0d | 0" | 30 |
| October 2024 | 82 | 60.9° / 35.4° | 7.8h | 0d | 0.24" | 21 |
| November 2024 | 52 | 40.2° / 27.3° | 4.7h | 4d | 1.54" | 3 |
| December 2024 | 47 | 36.8° / 25.8° | 4.4h | 3d | 3.3" | 0 |
| January 2025 | 54 | 35.1° / 20.4° | 5.8h | 4d | 1.02" | 0 |
| February 2025 | 55 | 35.5° / 19.7° | 6h | 3d | 1.89" | 3 |
| March 2025 | 60 | 43.9° / 28.3° | 6.4h | 2d | 2.19" | 7 |
| April 2025 | 87 | 57° / 31.9° | 10.4h | 0d | 0.16" | 26 |
| May 2025 | 88 | 64.9° / 38.2° | 11.7h | 1d | 0.31" | 28 |
| June 2025 | 95 | 74.5° / 45.5° | 12.7h | 0d | 0" | 29 |
| July 2025 | 93 | 81.8° / 52.8° | 12.3h | 0d | 0.39" | 31 |
| August 2025 | 93 | 80° / 52.1° | 11.1h | 1d | 0.22" | 30 |
| September 2025 | 92 | 74° / 46.8° | 9.8h | 0d | 0.1" | 28 |
| October 2025 | 80 | 55.6° / 33.6° | 7.5h | 0d | 0.36" | 20 |
| November 2025 | 72 | 49.8° / 32.1° | 6.3h | 1d | 0.3" | 10 |
| December 2025 | 54 | 43.4° / 29.9° | 4.7h | 6d | 2.19" | 4 |
| January 2026 | 63 | 42.1° / 25.8° | 6.4h | 2d | 0.46" | 5 |
| February 2026 | 63 | 44.8° / 26.6° | 6.4h | 2d | 1.37" | 5 |
| March 2026 | 78 | 55.3° / 32.6° | 8.7h | 0d | 0.31" | 19 |
| April 2026 | 81 | 55.7° / 31.2° | 9.8h | 0d | 0.26" | 20 |
| May 2026 | 89 | 67.1° / 39.2° | 12.2h | 0d | 1.07" | 29 |
| June 2026 | 91 | 72.4° / 44.1° | 12h | 0d | 0.67" | 28 |
| July 2026 | 89 | 83.4° / 52.1° | 12.1h | 0d | 0.01" | 30 |
| August 2026 | 91 | 82.6° / 50.6° | 11.6h | 0d | 0.01" | 31 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Derrick Cave climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Derrick Cave, 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 Derrick Cave. 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 Derrick Cave
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Derrick Cave 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 Derrick Cave
This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Derrick Cave 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 Derrick Cave
This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Derrick Cave 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.
Location Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Derrick Cave
What is the weather at Derrick Cave right now?
Current conditions at Derrick Cave are 60°F, feeling like 53°F, with 36% humidity, winds near 7 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and cloudy
What temperatures are typical at Derrick Cave?
The location-specific record for 2024-09-01 through 2026-08-31 shows an average daily high of 59°F and an average low of 36°F at Derrick Cave. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.
How much rain does Derrick Cave get?
The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 8.6 inches of precipitation and 57 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Derrick Cave. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.
How often is Derrick Cave foggy?
Derrick Cave averages about 0.3 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 15 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 Derrick Cave for comfortable weather?
Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are June 2025 (75°F/46°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), July 2025 (82°F/53°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), and August 2025 (80°F/52°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 Derrick Cave?
Derrick Cave is a recreation area at 4,919 feet. A remote lava-tube cave and day-use destination in the high desert east of Fort Rock. Notable features include hiking, caving, high-desert, and remote-access.