Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls Weather

Recreation AreaCentral Oregon

88°
😣
Comfort Score
36(F)
Poor
Weather updated August 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM PDT

Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls weather at a glance

Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls is a recreation area at 2,400 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include recreation-area.

Current conditions are 88°F, feeling like 88°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 38°F, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine per day and 0.4 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 3.3 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
88°F
Feels like 88°F
Humidity
20%
Wind
2 mph
NW • Gusts 10 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
158
Unhealthy

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature17
Wind100
Sunshine5
Humidity85
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 158 · Unhealthy
39

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now88°36 (F)
158
Observed
2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm91°50 (C-)
42
AQI-eq
2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm95°49 (D)
28
AQI-eq
4 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3pm96°45 (D)
23
AQI-eq
6 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
4pm97°49 (D)
22
AQI-eq
9 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
5pm94°42 (D)
21
AQI-eq
14 mph6%☁️ Cloudy
6pm92°45 (D)
23
AQI-eq
13 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
7pm89°50 (C-)
67
AQI-eq
10 mph5%☁️ Cloudy
8pm83°5 (F)
419
AQI-eq
14 mph6%☁️ Cloudy
9pm80°3 (F)
500
AQI-eq
14 mph4% Partly Cloudy
10pm79°4 (F)
500
AQI-eq
14 mph3%☀️ Sunny
11pm76°9 (F)
400
AQI-eq
7 mph4%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
How to read the Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead 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 Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead 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

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Precipitation

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Gusts 10 mph
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About the weather maps for Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls

Each preview is centered on Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead 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 Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls. 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)6%☀️ Sunny
Sat84° / 61°21 (F)4%☀️ Sunny
Sun🏆 Best84° / 48°63 (C)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon88° / 50°39 (F)1%☀️ Sunny
Tue93° / 56°58 (C-)1%☀️ Sunny
Wed85° / 56°53 (C-)2%☀️ Sunny
Thu81° / 48°61 (C)4%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Sun (Comfort score: 63)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
97°Fforecast
13° above normal
Normal: 84°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
0.7"
57% below average
30-yr avg: 1.7"
Sunny Days
18last 28 days
10 fewer than baseline
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
11.7 mphlast 28 days
3.8 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 7.9 mph
Comfort Score
8228-day avg
7 pts above typical
Recent baseline: 75
What the Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead 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 Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead 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)

80
Avg Comfort
65.1°
Avg High
38°
Avg Low
64%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.6h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.4h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain3.3"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr39 (11%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr16
✨ Perfect Days (80+)431

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June97
79.1° / 47.3° · ☀️ 12.5h
0 foggy days · 0 rainy days
2. May89
69.4° / 40.1° · ☀️ 11.5h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days
3. April88
63.3° / 33.7° · ☀️ 10.7h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December24
46.8° / 29.5° · ☀️ 4.3h
💧 1.5" · 9 rainy days · 5 foggy days
2. January29
44.3° / 25.2° · ☀️ 5.1h
💧 0.3" · 5 rainy days · 6 foggy days
3. February39
47.8° / 26° · ☀️ 6.1h
💧 0.5" · 5 rainy days · 4 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
June 20249278.2° / 47.6°12.3h0d0"30
July 20248792.5° / 53.7°12.7h0d0"26
August 20249284.3° / 51.1°10.9h0d0.04"30
September 20249480.1° / 46.7°10.2h0d0.05"30
October 20248665.5° / 35.4°7.6h0d0.1"24
November 20246850.4° / 29.9°5.1h0d0.2"7
December 20245543.9° / 27.7°4.2h4d1.95"0
January 20256143.9° / 23.5°5.3h5d0.56"5
February 20256344.7° / 24.5°5.6h2d0.48"8
March 20257554.3° / 33.3°6.9h1d1.3"14
April 20259263.3° / 33.7°10.7h0d0.02"29
May 20259269.4° / 40.1°11.5h0d0.13"29
June 20259480° / 47°12.6h0d0"30
July 20259188.1° / 54.9°12.4h0d0.06"31
August 20259286.6° / 53.5°11.1h0d0.08"31
September 20259181.3° / 47.6°9.6h0d0.18"29
October 20258460.9° / 35°7.2h0d0.11"22
November 20257454.3° / 32.5°5.3h1d0.21"15
December 20256149.7° / 31.3°4.5h6d1.34"4
January 20266344.6° / 26.9°4.9h7d0.23"7
February 20267150.8° / 27.5°6.5h5d0.33"11
March 20268259.6° / 32.8°8h0d0.17"19
Last updated: 6/11/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

99°F79°F58°F37°F17°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 Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead 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 Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead 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 Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead 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 Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead 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 Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead 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
44.4158, -121.2768
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Elevation
2400 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 Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls

What is the weather at Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls right now?

Current conditions at Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls are 88°F, feeling like 88°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 Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls?

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 38°F at Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead 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 Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 3.3 inches of precipitation and 39 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls foggy?

Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls averages about 0.4 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 16 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 Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are September 2024 (80°F/47°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), June 2025 (80°F/47°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), and June 2024 (78°F/48°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls?

Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls is a recreation area at 2,400 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 Crooked River Ranch / Steelhead Falls.
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