Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead Weather

TrailheadCentral Oregon

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

Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead weather at a glance

Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead is a trailhead at 2,850 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include trailhead.

Current conditions are 89°F, feeling like 89°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 2 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 65°F and an average low of 40°F, with about 8.7 hours of sunshine per day and 0.3 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 2.6 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
89°F
Feels like 89°F
Humidity
20%
Wind
2 mph
NW • Gusts 8 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
158
Unhealthy

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature11
Wind100
Sunshine5
Humidity85
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 158 · Unhealthy
39

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now89°35 (F)
158
Observed
2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm92°50 (C-)
36
AQI-eq
3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm95°50 (C-)
24
AQI-eq
4 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm96°49 (D)
21
AQI-eq
5 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
4pm97°49 (D)
14
AQI-eq
5 mph3%☁️ Cloudy
5pm94°45 (D)
21
AQI-eq
12 mph5%☁️ Cloudy
6pm90°50 (C-)
22
AQI-eq
8 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
7pm88°37 (F)
28
AQI-eq
17 mph3%☁️ Cloudy
8pm83°55 (C-)
45
AQI-eq
22 mph5%☁️ Cloudy
9pm81°24 (F)
252
AQI-eq
5 mph5%☀️ Sunny
10pm78°4 (F)
500
AQI-eq
15 mph3%☀️ Sunny
11pm75°9 (F)
338
AQI-eq
7 mph4%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
How to read the Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead. 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 Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead. 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

2 mph
Gusts 8 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead

Each preview is centered on Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead, 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 Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today97° / 61°3 (F)5%☀️ Sunny
Sat87° / 62°23 (F)3%☀️ Sunny
Sun86° / 48°54 (C-)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon90° / 49°45 (D)1%☀️ Sunny
Tue94° / 53°58 (C-)1%☀️ Sunny
Wed87° / 55°50 (C-)2%☀️ Sunny
Thu🏆 Best82° / 47°64 (C)4%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Thu (Comfort score: 64)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
97°Fforecast
14° above normal
Normal: 83°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
0.7"
45% below average
30-yr avg: 1.3"
Sunny Days
19last 28 days
9 fewer than baseline
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
11.6 mphlast 28 days
3.9 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 7.7 mph
Comfort Score
8328-day avg
8 pts above typical
Recent baseline: 75
What the Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead 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 Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead 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)

80
Avg Comfort
65°
Avg High
39.7°
Avg Low
65%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.7h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain2.6"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr32 (9%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr12
✨ Perfect Days (80+)435

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June97
79° / 47.6° · ☀️ 12.5h
0 foggy days · 0 rainy days
2. May89
69.2° / 40.7° · ☀️ 11.7h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days
3. April87
62.8° / 34.7° · ☀️ 10.5h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December31
47.5° / 31.7° · ☀️ 4.2h
💧 1.2" · 8 rainy days · 3 foggy days
2. January31
44.9° / 27.2° · ☀️ 5.2h
💧 0.2" · 5 rainy days · 5 foggy days
3. February43
47.7° / 28.4° · ☀️ 5.9h
💧 0.5" · 4 rainy days · 3 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
June 20249378.2° / 47.7°12.3h0d0.01"30
July 20248891.6° / 54.9°12.7h0d0"27
August 20249283.7° / 52.2°11.2h0d0.03"30
September 20249479.7° / 48.6°10.2h0d0.04"29
October 20248665.7° / 39°7.5h0d0.1"25
November 20246650.1° / 32.7°4.8h1d0.21"6
December 20245845° / 30.1°4.4h4d1.71"2
January 20256244.7° / 25.2°5.3h3d0.43"6
February 20256344.4° / 26.3°5.3h1d0.37"5
March 20257554.3° / 34.7°6.8h1d1.17"15
April 20259262.8° / 34.7°10.5h0d0.03"29
May 20259269.2° / 40.7°11.7h0d0.19"29
June 20259379.7° / 47.3°12.7h0d0"30
July 20259187.3° / 55.7°12.6h0d0.05"31
August 20259285.9° / 54.9°11.1h0d0.05"31
September 20259280.8° / 49.9°9.6h0d0.2"29
October 20258561.4° / 37.2°7.5h0d0.03"22
November 20257655.1° / 35°5.6h0d0.13"14
December 20256249.9° / 33.2°4.1h2d0.99"5
January 20266445.1° / 29.2°5.2h7d0.22"9
February 20267251° / 30.5°6.6h4d0.37"12
March 20268359.8° / 35.6°8.3h0d0.12"19
Last updated: 6/11/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

98°F78°F58°F38°F19°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 Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead, 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 Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead. 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 Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead 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 Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead 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 Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead 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
44.3659, -121.1398
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Elevation
2850 ft
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Type
Trailhead
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Tags
#trailhead
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead

What is the weather at Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead right now?

Current conditions at Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead are 89°F, feeling like 89°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 2 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and dry and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead?

The location-specific record for 2024-06-01 through 2026-03-31 shows an average daily high of 65°F and an average low of 40°F at Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 2.6 inches of precipitation and 32 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead foggy?

Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead 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 Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are September 2024 (80°F/49°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), June 2024 (78°F/48°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), and June 2025 (80°F/47°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 Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead?

Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead is a trailhead at 2,850 feet. Notable features include trailhead.

💡 Local Tip: Central Oregon weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Smith Rock / Misery Ridge Trailhead.
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