Mill Creek Wilderness, Oregon Weather

Recreation Area • Central Oregon

45°
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Comfort Score
63(C)
Good
Weather updated October 16, 2026 at 5:48 AM PDT

Mill Creek Wilderness weather at a glance

Mill Creek Wilderness is a recreation area at 5,200 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include recreation-area and wilderness.

Current conditions are 45°F, feeling like 35°F, with 21% humidity, winds near 9 mph, 38% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cold with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 61°F and an average low of 39°F, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine per day and 0.3 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 5.7 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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  1. Today
    Oct 16
    68°43°
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    46°32°
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    61
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    Rain 0.39 in

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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
45°F
Feels like 35°F
Humidity
21%
Dew point 7°F
Wind
9 mph
NW • Gusts 15 mph
Cloud Cover
38%
High clouds
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
43
Good

Comfort Breakdown

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Thermal31
Wind91
Sky Comfort100
Moisture69
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 43 · Good
100

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Infrared

Radar

Precipitation

9 mph
Gusts 15 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Mill Creek Wilderness

Each preview is centered on Mill Creek Wilderness, 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 Mill Creek Wilderness. 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

Today's High vs Normal
68°Fforecast
12° above normal
Normal: 56°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
2.4"
2% above average
30-yr avg: 2.3"
Sunny Days
25last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 25
Foggy Days
1last 28 days
vs 0 typical
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
5.9 mphlast 28 days
1.1 mph calmer than baseline
Typical: 6.9 mph
Comfort Score
9328-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 93
What the Mill Creek Wilderness climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Mill Creek Wilderness 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 Mill Creek Wilderness 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)

79
Avg Comfort
60.5°
Avg High
39°
Avg Low
63%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.6h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain5.7"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr46 (13%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr12
✨ Perfect Days (80+)458

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June94
74.4° / 46.4° · ☀️ 12.3h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. May89
67.3° / 40.6° · ☀️ 11.6h
1 foggy days · 2 rainy days
3. July89
83.9° / 54.8° · ☀️ 12.3h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December22
44° / 31.4° · ☀️ 4.5h
💧 3" · 11 rainy days · 4 foggy days
2. January33
40.7° / 27° · ☀️ 6h
💧 0.2" · 6 rainy days · 4 foggy days
3. February34
42.9° / 27.7° · ☀️ 5.6h
💧 0.7" · 6 rainy days · 3 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
October 20248361.3° / 39.1°7.7h0d0.19"21
November 20245543.5° / 30.8°4.3h0d0.72"4
December 20245443.1° / 29.7°4.6h4d2.97"3
January 20255638.9° / 24.6°5.7h3d0.54"2
February 20255739.3° / 24.6°5h1d0.87"4
March 20256648.1° / 31.5°6.2h1d1.37"10
April 20258858.2° / 33.8°10.1h0d0.1"24
May 20259065.8° / 39.5°11.6h0d0.1"28
June 20259575.6° / 46.8°12.5h0d0"30
July 20259383.3° / 55.3°12.4h0d0.09"31
August 20259382.5° / 55.4°11.3h0d0.04"31
September 20259377.3° / 50.9°9.8h0d0.24"30
October 20258257.1° / 35.7°7.6h0d0.11"21
November 20257351.5° / 35°6h0d0.1"10
December 20255645° / 33°4.5h3d3.16"5
January 20266242.5° / 29.5°6.2h5d0.16"5
February 20266546.3° / 30.7°6.2h4d0.72"7
March 20267955.1° / 34.1°8.6h1d0.17"20
April 20268457.6° / 34.1°9.4h0d0.33"23
May 20269268.7° / 41.7°11.7h1d0.38"30
June 20269273.2° / 45.9°12.1h0d0.12"29
July 20269184.4° / 54.2°12.1h0d0.02"31
August 20269283.1° / 53.3°11.8h0d0"31
September 20269268.1° / 44.2°9.6h1d0.45"28
Last updated: 10/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

90°F72°F55°F37°F19°FOct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26
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About the Mill Creek Wilderness climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Mill Creek Wilderness, 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 Mill Creek Wilderness. 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 Mill Creek Wilderness

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Mill Creek Wilderness 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 Mill Creek Wilderness

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Mill Creek Wilderness 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 Mill Creek Wilderness

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Mill Creek Wilderness 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
44.4240, -120.6300
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Elevation
5200 ft
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Type
Recreation Area
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Tags
#recreation-area#wilderness
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Mill Creek Wilderness

What is the weather at Mill Creek Wilderness right now?

Current conditions at Mill Creek Wilderness are 45°F, feeling like 35°F, with 21% humidity, winds near 9 mph, 38% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cold with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Mill Creek Wilderness?

The location-specific record for 2024-10-01 through 2026-09-30 shows an average daily high of 61°F and an average low of 39°F at Mill Creek Wilderness. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Mill Creek Wilderness get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 5.7 inches of precipitation and 46 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Mill Creek Wilderness. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Mill Creek Wilderness foggy?

Mill Creek Wilderness averages about 0.3 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 12 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 Mill Creek Wilderness for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are June 2025 (76°F/47°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), July 2025 (83°F/55°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), and August 2025 (83°F/55°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 Mill Creek Wilderness?

Mill Creek Wilderness is a recreation area at 5,200 feet. Notable features include recreation-area and wilderness.

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