Lava Island Falls Weather

Recreation AreaCentral Oregon

86°
😟
Comfort Score
48(D)
Moderate
Weather updated August 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM PDT

Lava Island Falls weather at a glance

Lava Island Falls is a recreation area at 3,980 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include recreation-area.

Current conditions are 86°F, feeling like 86°F, with 16% humidity, winds near 10 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and breezy and dry and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 61°F and an average low of 38°F, with about 8.8 hours of sunshine per day and 0.3 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 10.5 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
86°F
Feels like 86°F
Humidity
16%
Wind
10 mph
NW • Gusts 20 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
97
Moderate

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature29
Wind75
Sunshine5
Humidity75
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 97 · Moderate
89

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now86°48 (D)
97
Observed
10 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm89°34 (F)
3
AQI-eq
11 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm91°45 (D)
3
AQI-eq
8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm92°31 (F)
2
AQI-eq
11 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
4pm91°45 (D)
1
AQI-eq
10 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
5pm89°52 (C-)
1
AQI-eq
9 mph3%☁️ Cloudy
6pm88°50 (C-)
1
AQI-eq
11 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
7pm86°58 (C-)
14
AQI-eq
6 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
8pm80°74 (B-)
8
AQI-eq
4 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
9pm77°74 (B-)
6
AQI-eq
5 mph6%☁️ Cloudy
10pm76°82 (B)
8
AQI-eq
5 mph5%☁️ Cloudy
11pm76°72 (B-)
8
AQI-eq
9 mph8%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Lava Island Falls hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Lava Island Falls. 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 Lava Island Falls. 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

10 mph
Gusts 20 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Lava Island Falls

Each preview is centered on Lava Island 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 Lava Island Falls. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today92° / 65°66 (C)8%☀️ Sunny
Sat81° / 60°68 (C)6%☀️ Sunny
Sun82° / 48°70 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon87° / 53°67 (C)2%☀️ Sunny
Tue91° / 58°70 (B-)2%☀️ Sunny
Wed82° / 51°66 (C)1%☀️ Sunny
Thu🏆 Best79° / 45°78 (B)3%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Thu (Comfort score: 78)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
92°Fforecast
10° above normal
Normal: 82°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
1.6"
64% below average
30-yr avg: 4.5"
Sunny Days
20last 28 days
8 fewer than baseline
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
2last 28 days
vs 0 typical
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
9.7 mphlast 28 days
3.8 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 5.8 mph
Comfort Score
7928-day avg
14 pts above typical
Recent baseline: 65
What the Lava Island Falls climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Lava Island 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 Lava Island 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 (2024-06-01 to 2026-03-31)

77
Avg Comfort
61.2°
Avg High
38.1°
Avg Low
60%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.8h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain10.5"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr56 (15%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr14
✨ Perfect Days (80+)399

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June94
75.6° / 46.2° · ☀️ 12.1h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. May89
65.8° / 39.2° · ☀️ 11.5h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days
3. August87
83.1° / 52.2° · ☀️ 11.1h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December26
43.5° / 30.4° · ☀️ 4.7h
💧 4.2" · 14 rainy days · 2 foggy days
2. January28
40.4° / 25° · ☀️ 5.8h
💧 0.9" · 6 rainy days · 6 foggy days
3. February30
42.4° / 25.8° · ☀️ 6.4h
💧 1.3" · 9 rainy days · 3 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
June 20249275.1° / 46.1°11.8h0d0.1"28
July 20249089.9° / 54.3°12.8h0d0"29
August 20249282.3° / 50.7°11.1h0d0.05"31
September 20249377.2° / 47.2°10.2h0d0.01"29
October 20248562.9° / 37.7°7.7h0d0.28"22
November 20245543.1° / 30.6°5.8h0d2.58"5
December 20244940.9° / 28.1°4.6h2d5.62"0
January 20255738.9° / 22°5.9h3d1.32"1
February 20255537.7° / 21.9°5.9h2d2.21"3
March 20256646.8° / 30.7°7.7h2d3.12"8
April 20258858° / 33.4°10.5h0d0.14"26
May 20259165.8° / 39.2°11.5h0d0.29"29
June 20259676.1° / 46.2°12.3h0d0"30
July 20259284.6° / 54°12.2h0d0.1"31
August 20259383.8° / 53.6°11.1h0d0.13"31
September 20259277.7° / 48.6°9.5h0d0.12"29
October 20257957.7° / 35.7°7.5h1d0.48"19
November 20257252.2° / 34.4°6h2d0.69"12
December 20255745.9° / 32.7°4.9h2d3.43"3
January 20265841.9° / 27.9°5.6h8d0.46"4
February 20266847.1° / 29.6°6.8h4d0.86"7
March 20267956.1° / 34.6°7.9h2d0.28"22
Last updated: 6/11/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

97°F76°F56°F36°F15°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 Lava Island Falls climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Lava Island 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 Lava Island 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 Lava Island Falls

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Lava Island 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 Lava Island Falls

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Lava Island 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 Lava Island Falls

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Lava Island 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
44.0002, -121.3888
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Elevation
3980 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 Lava Island Falls

What is the weather at Lava Island Falls right now?

Current conditions at Lava Island Falls are 86°F, feeling like 86°F, with 16% humidity, winds near 10 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and breezy and dry and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Lava Island Falls?

The location-specific record for 2024-06-01 through 2026-03-31 shows an average daily high of 61°F and an average low of 38°F at Lava Island 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 Lava Island Falls get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 10.5 inches of precipitation and 56 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Lava Island Falls. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Lava Island Falls foggy?

Lava Island Falls averages about 0.3 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 14 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 Lava Island 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/46°F average high/low and a 96 comfort score), September 2024 (77°F/47°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), and August 2025 (84°F/54°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 Lava Island Falls?

Lava Island Falls is a recreation area at 3,980 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 Lava Island Falls.
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