Fort Rock State Natural Area Weather

ParkCentral Oregon

85°
😕
Comfort Score
51(C-)
Fair
Weather updated August 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM PDT

Fort Rock State Natural Area weather at a glance

Fort Rock State Natural Area is a park at 4,450 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include park.

Current conditions are 85°F, feeling like 85°F, with 14% humidity, winds near 8 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and dry and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 62°F and an average low of 34°F, with about 8.9 hours of sunshine per day and 0.3 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 6.5 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
85°F
Feels like 85°F
Humidity
14%
Wind
8 mph
NW • Gusts 20 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature35
Wind55
Sunshine5
Humidity75
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now85°51 (C-)
1
AQI-eq
8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm89°36 (F)
1
AQI-eq
12 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm90°34 (F)
1
AQI-eq
15 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
3pm90°31 (F)
1
AQI-eq
15 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
4pm89°34 (F)
5
AQI-eq
16 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
5pm87°39 (F)
10
AQI-eq
14 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
6pm86°41 (D)
1
AQI-eq
14 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
7pm83°55 (C-)
1
AQI-eq
9 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
8pm78°74 (B-)
14
AQI-eq
6 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
9pm75°85 (A-)
4
AQI-eq
3 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
10pm73°85 (A-)
2
AQI-eq
2 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
11pm71°80 (B)
2
AQI-eq
7 mph3%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Fort Rock State Natural Area hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Fort Rock State Natural Area. 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 Fort Rock State Natural Area. 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

8 mph
Gusts 20 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Fort Rock State Natural Area

Each preview is centered on Fort Rock State Natural Area, 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 Fort Rock State Natural Area. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today90° / 54°66 (C)3%☀️ Sunny
Sat🏆 Best82° / 60°80 (B)2%☀️ Sunny
Sun82° / 48°72 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon87° / 50°64 (C)3%☀️ Sunny
Tue89° / 54°52 (C-)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed83° / 55°63 (C)2%☀️ Sunny
Thu79° / 47°72 (B-)5%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Sat (Comfort score: 80)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
90°Fforecast
8° above normal
Normal: 82°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
1.5"
57% below average
30-yr avg: 3.6"
Sunny Days
21last 28 days
6 fewer than baseline
Typical: 27
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
vs 1 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
13.7 mphlast 28 days
5.5 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 8.1 mph
Comfort Score
8228-day avg
16 pts above typical
Recent baseline: 66
What the Fort Rock State Natural Area climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Fort Rock State Natural Area 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 Fort Rock State Natural Area 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)

77
Avg Comfort
61.7°
Avg High
34.2°
Avg Low
59%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.9h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain6.5"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr54 (15%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr15
✨ Perfect Days (80+)397

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June95
77.4° / 44.9° · ☀️ 12.5h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. May90
67.3° / 37.4° · ☀️ 12.2h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days
3. September87
77.1° / 42.5° · ☀️ 10h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December22
42.4° / 25.5° · ☀️ 4.8h
💧 1.7" · 14 rainy days · 4 foggy days
2. February30
42.9° / 21.7° · ☀️ 6.3h
💧 1.5" · 8 rainy days · 4 foggy days
3. November34
47.2° / 27.7° · ☀️ 5.7h
💧 0.9" · 7 rainy days · 4 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
June 20249177.8° / 45.3°12.3h0d0.03"30
July 20248791.3° / 51.8°12.8h0d0.01"28
August 20249082.5° / 47.3°11.2h0d0.07"29
September 20249177.3° / 41.8°10.2h0d0"30
October 20248263.8° / 30.6°7.7h1d0.23"21
November 20245442.1° / 26.6°4.9h3d1.46"3
December 20245039.1° / 23.6°4.6h2d2.41"0
January 20255639° / 17.6°5.7h3d0.69"0
February 20255638.3° / 18.4°5.9h3d1.84"4
March 20256647.6° / 28.1°7.2h0d1.86"11
April 20258759.3° / 30.5°10.3h0d0.1"26
May 20259167.3° / 37.4°12.2h0d0.33"29
June 20259477.1° / 44.4°12.7h0d0"30
July 20259185° / 51.5°12.4h0d0.5"31
August 20259282.8° / 50.8°10.9h1d0.39"30
September 20259276.8° / 43.2°9.8h0d0.1"28
October 20258158.4° / 30.9°7.5h0d0.33"21
November 20257552.2° / 28.7°6.5h4d0.25"11
December 20255945.6° / 27.3°4.9h5d1.55"4
January 20266142° / 19.7°6.4h2d0.28"2
February 20266847.4° / 25°6.6h5d1.03"7
March 20268158.4° / 30.6°8.6h0d0.23"22
Last updated: 6/11/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

99°F77°F54°F32°F10°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 Fort Rock State Natural Area climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Fort Rock State Natural Area, 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 Fort Rock State Natural Area. 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 Fort Rock State Natural Area

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Fort Rock State Natural Area 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 Fort Rock State Natural Area

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Fort Rock State Natural Area 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 Fort Rock State Natural Area

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Fort Rock State Natural Area 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
43.3732, -121.0654
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Elevation
4450 ft
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Type
Park
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Tags
#park
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Fort Rock State Natural Area

What is the weather at Fort Rock State Natural Area right now?

Current conditions at Fort Rock State Natural Area are 85°F, feeling like 85°F, with 14% humidity, winds near 8 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and dry and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Fort Rock State Natural Area?

The location-specific record for 2024-06-01 through 2026-03-31 shows an average daily high of 62°F and an average low of 34°F at Fort Rock State Natural Area. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Fort Rock State Natural Area get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 6.5 inches of precipitation and 54 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Fort Rock State Natural Area. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Fort Rock State Natural Area foggy?

Fort Rock State Natural Area 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 Fort Rock State Natural Area for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are June 2025 (77°F/44°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), August 2025 (83°F/51°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score), and September 2025 (77°F/43°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 Fort Rock State Natural Area?

Fort Rock State Natural Area is a park at 4,450 feet. Notable features include park.

💡 Local Tip: Central Oregon weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Fort Rock State Natural Area.
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