Paulina Lake, Oregon Weather

Lake • Central Oregon

49°
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Comfort Score
67(C)
Good
Weather updated October 16, 2026 at 8:48 AM PDT

Paulina Lake weather at a glance

Paulina Lake is a lake at 6,331 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include lake.

Current conditions are 49°F, feeling like 39°F, with 10% humidity, winds near 7 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cold and dry with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 49°F and an average low of 33°F, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine per day and 1.5 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 21.1 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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    Today
    Oct 16
    66°39°
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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
49°F
Feels like 39°F
Humidity
10%
Dew point -5°F
Wind
7 mph
NW • Gusts 16 mph
Cloud Cover
0%
filtered sun
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
69
Moderate

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal38
Wind95
Sky Comfort100
Moisture62
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 69 · Moderate
100

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Visible

Radar

Precipitation

7 mph
Gusts 16 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Paulina Lake

Each preview is centered on Paulina Lake, 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 Paulina Lake. 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
66°Fforecast
20° above normal
Normal: 46°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
8.0"
21% below average
30-yr avg: 10.2"
Sunny Days
23last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 23
Foggy Days
2last 28 days
vs 5 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
9.0 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 9.7 mph
Comfort Score
8228-day avg
7 pts below typical
Recent baseline: 89
What the Paulina Lake climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Paulina Lake 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 Paulina Lake 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)

68
Avg Comfort
49.4°
Avg High
32.6°
Avg Low
44%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog1.5h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain21.1"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr88 (24%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr83
✨ Perfect Days (80+)308

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. July90
72.6° / 49.1° · ☀️ 12.3h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days
2. August88
72° / 49.3° · ☀️ 11.4h
1 foggy days · 2 rainy days
3. June80
62.2° / 40.2° · ☀️ 11.3h
3 foggy days · 2 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December7
34.4° / 23.9° · ☀️ 3.2h
💧 7" · 18 rainy days · 15 foggy days
2. November10
36.7° / 25.7° · ☀️ 4.5h
💧 2.8" · 14 rainy days · 12 foggy days
3. February10
31.4° / 19° · ☀️ 4.7h
💧 3.3" · 14 rainy days · 10 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
October 20247051.3° / 33.9°6.7h7d1.21"17
November 20244032.2° / 21.6°3.3h17d4.41"2
December 20244033.5° / 22°3.5h14d8.35"0
January 20255233.7° / 19.5°5.6h6d2.4"0
February 20254127.8° / 15°4h11d3.57"1
March 20254732.6° / 20.9°5.5h16d5.19"1
April 20256843° / 25.9°10.1h4d0.58"8
May 20257652.5° / 32.9°10.4h7d0.6"17
June 20259162.8° / 40.9°11.7h1d0.03"26
July 20259771.2° / 48.9°12.1h0d0.1"30
August 20259570.7° / 49.5°11.2h1d0.17"30
September 20259065.2° / 45.2°9.4h2d0.25"23
October 20256346.1° / 31°6.6h10d1.37"10
November 20255741.7° / 29.9°6h5d0.87"4
December 20253935.6° / 26°3h15d5.56"0
January 20265538.9° / 28.3°5.4h11d0.98"2
February 20265034.9° / 22.9°5.4h9d3.21"0
March 20265843.7° / 28.3°6.8h10d1.19"9
April 202600° / 0°0h0d0"0
May 20268257° / 35.2°11.3h5d1.11"22
June 20268562.3° / 39.8°11.2h4d0.32"24
July 20269473.9° / 49.2°12.4h0d0.06"30
August 20269473.2° / 48.9°11.6h0d0.02"31
September 20268056.9° / 38.6°9.1h2d1.14"21
Last updated: 10/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

80°F62°F44°F27°F9°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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Average Low
About the Paulina Lake climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Paulina Lake, 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 Paulina Lake. 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 Paulina Lake

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Paulina Lake 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 Paulina Lake

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Paulina Lake 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 Paulina Lake

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Paulina Lake 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

📍
Coordinates
43.7362, -121.2776
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Elevation
6331 ft
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Type
Lake
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Tags
#lake
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Paulina Lake

What is the weather at Paulina Lake right now?

Current conditions at Paulina Lake are 49°F, feeling like 39°F, with 10% humidity, winds near 7 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cold and dry with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Paulina Lake?

The location-specific record for 2024-10-01 through 2026-09-30 shows an average daily high of 49°F and an average low of 33°F at Paulina Lake. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Paulina Lake get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 21.1 inches of precipitation and 88 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Paulina Lake. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Paulina Lake foggy?

Paulina Lake averages about 1.5 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 83 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 Paulina Lake for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are July 2025 (71°F/49°F average high/low and a 97 comfort score), August 2025 (71°F/50°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), and July 2026 (74°F/49°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Paulina Lake?

Paulina Lake is a lake at 6,331 feet. Notable features include lake.

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