Steins Pillar Weather

Viewpoint • Central Oregon

65°
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Comfort Score
87(A-)
Excellent
Weather updated October 5, 2026 at 7:18 PM PDT

Steins Pillar weather at a glance

Steins Pillar is a viewpoint at 4,700 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include viewpoint.

Current conditions are 65°F, feeling like 57°F, with 17% humidity, winds near 8 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and dry with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 63°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 3.8 inches.

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10-Day Forecast

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    Oct 5
    78°54°
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Hourly Forecast

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  26. Sunset6:33 PM
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Current Conditions

Temperature
65°F
Feels like 57°F
Humidity
17%
Dew point 19°F
Wind
8 mph
NW • Gusts 11 mph
Cloud Cover
0%
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
15
Good

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal77
Wind100
Sky Comfort100
Moisture77
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 15 · Good
100

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Infrared

Radar

Precipitation

8 mph
Gusts 11 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Steins Pillar

Each preview is centered on Steins Pillar, 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 Steins Pillar. 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
78°Fforecast
6° above normal
Normal: 73°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
2.1"
25% above average
30-yr avg: 1.7"
Sunny Days
26last 28 days
1 more than baseline
Typical: 25
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
vs 1 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
7.5 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 8.2 mph
Comfort Score
9328-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 92
What the Steins Pillar climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Steins Pillar 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 Steins Pillar 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
62.7°
Avg High
38.6°
Avg Low
65%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.6h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain3.8"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr38 (10%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr12
✨ Perfect Days (80+)473

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June94
76.1° / 46° · ☀️ 12.3h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. May91
69.1° / 40.1° · ☀️ 11.7h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days
3. July86
85.8° / 53.9° · ☀️ 12.4h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December21
46.5° / 31.4° · ☀️ 4.3h
💧 1.9" · 10 rainy days · 5 foggy days
2. January34
44.2° / 27.2° · ☀️ 5.8h
💧 0.2" · 5 rainy days · 4 foggy days
3. February38
45° / 27.6° · ☀️ 5.8h
💧 0.6" · 5 rainy days · 2 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
October 20248363.4° / 38.5°7.4h0d0.22"21
November 20245946.3° / 30.6°4h0d0.34"4
December 20245645.1° / 29.6°4.1h5d1.8"6
January 20256143.1° / 25.3°5.7h2d0.47"4
February 20256041.1° / 24.7°5.3h1d0.53"6
March 20256950.9° / 32.7°6.2h1d0.88"11
April 20258960.4° / 32.9°10.5h0d0.04"26
May 20259067.6° / 39.2°11.5h0d0.09"29
June 20259477.3° / 46.2°12.6h0d0"30
July 20259285° / 54.2°12.6h0d0.13"31
August 20259383.7° / 54°11.1h0d0.14"31
September 20259279.1° / 49.2°9.7h1d0.17"28
October 20258359.1° / 35.5°7.5h0d0.08"23
November 20257553.7° / 35.5°5.6h1d0.13"12
December 20255947.9° / 33.2°4.5h4d1.91"6
January 20266445.3° / 29.3°5.8h5d0.1"7
February 20266948.9° / 30.6°6.3h3d0.75"9
March 20267957.4° / 33.9°8.5h1d0.14"20
April 20268359.4° / 33.9°8.9h0d0.23"21
May 20269170.6° / 41.1°11.8h0d0.62"29
June 20269174.9° / 45.8°11.9h0d0.08"29
July 20269186.5° / 53.6°12.2h0d0.01"31
August 20269285° / 51.7°11.8h0d0"31
September 20269269.8° / 43.1°9.8h0d0.2"28
Last updated: 10/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

93°F74°F56°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 Steins Pillar climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Steins Pillar, 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 Steins Pillar. 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 Steins Pillar

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Steins Pillar 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 Steins Pillar

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Steins Pillar 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 Steins Pillar

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Steins Pillar 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
44.3280, -120.6200
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Elevation
4700 ft
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Type
Viewpoint
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Steins Pillar

What is the weather at Steins Pillar right now?

Current conditions at Steins Pillar are 65°F, feeling like 57°F, with 17% humidity, winds near 8 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and dry with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Steins Pillar?

The location-specific record for 2024-10-01 through 2026-09-30 shows an average daily high of 63°F and an average low of 39°F at Steins Pillar. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Steins Pillar get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 3.8 inches of precipitation and 38 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Steins Pillar. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Steins Pillar foggy?

Steins Pillar 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 Steins Pillar for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are June 2025 (77°F/46°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), August 2025 (84°F/54°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), and July 2025 (85°F/54°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 Steins Pillar?

Steins Pillar is a viewpoint at 4,700 feet. Notable features include viewpoint.

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