Round Butte Overlook Weather

ViewpointCentral Oregon

89°
😣
Comfort Score
37(F)
Poor
Weather updated August 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM PDT

Round Butte Overlook weather at a glance

Round Butte Overlook is a viewpoint at 2,500 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include viewpoint and butte.

Current conditions are 89°F, feeling like 89°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 1 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 67°F and an average low of 42°F, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine per day and 0.3 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 4.0 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
89°F
Feels like 89°F
Humidity
20%
Wind
1 mph
NW • Gusts 5 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
151
Unhealthy

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature11
Wind100
Sunshine5
Humidity85
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 151 · Unhealthy
39

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now89°37 (F)
151
Observed
1 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm92°49 (D)
58
AQI-eq
1 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm95°50 (C-)
51
AQI-eq
3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm97°49 (D)
34
AQI-eq
6 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
4pm98°49 (D)
26
AQI-eq
10 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
5pm98°45 (D)
28
AQI-eq
13 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
6pm94°27 (F)
106
AQI-eq
15 mph3%☁️ Cloudy
7pm90°22 (F)
166
AQI-eq
14 mph3%☁️ Cloudy
8pm85°2 (F)
500
AQI-eq
13 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
9pm82°4 (F)
500
AQI-eq
5 mph3%☁️ Cloudy
10pm80°4 (F)
500
AQI-eq
2 mph3%☁️ Cloudy
11pm80°21 (F)
271
AQI-eq
3 mph3%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Round Butte Overlook hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Round Butte Overlook. 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 Round Butte Overlook. 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

1 mph
Gusts 5 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Round Butte Overlook

Each preview is centered on Round Butte Overlook, 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 Round Butte Overlook. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today98° / 66°4 (F)5%☀️ Sunny
Sat86° / 64°32 (F)3%☀️ Sunny
Sun85° / 51°39 (F)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon90° / 53°39 (F)0%☀️ Sunny
Tue94° / 60°59 (C-)1%☀️ Sunny
Wed87° / 58°49 (D)1%☀️ Sunny
Thu🏆 Best82° / 51°61 (C)5%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Thu (Comfort score: 61)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
98°Fforecast
12° above normal
Normal: 86°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
1.2"
37% below average
30-yr avg: 1.9"
Sunny Days
22last 28 days
6 fewer than baseline
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
7.9 mphlast 28 days
1.7 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 6.2 mph
Comfort Score
9028-day avg
4 pts below typical
Recent baseline: 94
What the Round Butte Overlook climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Round Butte Overlook 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 Round Butte Overlook 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 2026-05-01)

81
Avg Comfort
66.8°
Avg High
41.7°
Avg Low
67%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.6h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain4"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr44 (12%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr11
✨ Perfect Days (80+)469

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June94
81.5° / 51.3° · ☀️ 12.3h
0 foggy days · 0 rainy days
2. May89
72.1° / 44° · ☀️ 11.5h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days
3. April85
65.1° / 37.4° · ☀️ 10h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December25
47.5° / 32.7° · ☀️ 4.4h
💧 1.8" · 11 rainy days · 4 foggy days
2. January31
45.1° / 26.6° · ☀️ 5.1h
💧 0.4" · 6 rainy days · 4 foggy days
3. February44
49° / 28.5° · ☀️ 5.8h
💧 0.5" · 5 rainy days · 2 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
June 20249280.4° / 51.5°12.3h0d0.01"30
July 20248494.5° / 57.9°12.7h0d0.01"23
August 20249286.5° / 55.3°10.9h0d0.04"30
September 20249482.3° / 51.2°10.1h0d0.07"30
October 20248767.2° / 39.9°7.5h0d0.1"27
November 20247151.4° / 34.1°5.2h1d0.38"9
December 20245543.8° / 30.1°4.2h3d2.45"0
January 20256245.3° / 25.2°5.2h4d0.71"6
February 20256546.6° / 26.8°5.4h2d0.47"7
March 20257856.5° / 36.6°6.8h0d1.23"15
April 20259365.1° / 37.2°10.4h0d0.08"28
May 20259372° / 43.9°11.5h0d0.27"29
June 20259282.5° / 51.1°12.2h0d0"29
July 20259090.4° / 58.6°12.3h0d0.02"31
August 20259288.9° / 58°11.2h0d0.06"30
September 20259283.5° / 52.6°9.6h0d0.22"29
October 20258562.8° / 39.6°7.1h0d0.2"22
November 20257554.8° / 36.1°5.5h2d0.33"17
December 20256251° / 35.2°4.7h4d1.62"7
January 20266445.1° / 28.5°4.8h4d0.31"7
February 20267251.3° / 30.2°6.3h2d0.52"12
March 20268561.5° / 37.9°8.2h0d0.12"25
April 20269065° / 37.6°9.6h0d0.25"25
May 20268984.2° / 42.6°12h0d0"1
Last updated: 7/27/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

101°F81°F60°F39°F18°FJun '24Jul '24Aug '24Sep '24Oct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Round Butte Overlook climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Round Butte Overlook, 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 Round Butte Overlook. 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 Round Butte Overlook

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Round Butte Overlook 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 Round Butte Overlook

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Round Butte Overlook 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 Round Butte Overlook

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Round Butte Overlook 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
44.6200, -121.2850
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Elevation
2500 ft
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Type
Viewpoint
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#viewpoint#butte
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Round Butte Overlook

What is the weather at Round Butte Overlook right now?

Current conditions at Round Butte Overlook are 89°F, feeling like 89°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 1 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and dry and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Round Butte Overlook?

The location-specific record for 2024-06-01 through 2026-05-01 shows an average daily high of 67°F and an average low of 42°F at Round Butte Overlook. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Round Butte Overlook get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 4.0 inches of precipitation and 44 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Round Butte Overlook. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Round Butte Overlook foggy?

Round Butte Overlook averages about 0.3 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 11 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 Round Butte Overlook for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are September 2024 (82°F/51°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), April 2025 (65°F/37°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), and May 2025 (72°F/44°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 Round Butte Overlook?

Round Butte Overlook is a viewpoint at 2,500 feet. Notable features include viewpoint and butte.

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