Steins Pillar Weather

ViewpointCentral Oregon

88°
😟
Comfort Score
48(D)
Moderate
Weather updated August 21, 2026 at 12:08 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 88°F, feeling like 88°F, with 14% humidity, winds near 5 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 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 3.6 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
88°F
Feels like 88°F
Humidity
14%
Wind
5 mph
NW • Gusts 13 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
102
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature17
Wind95
Sunshine5
Humidity75
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 102 · Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
69

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now88°48 (D)
102
Observed
5 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm90°50 (C-)
41
AQI-eq
6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm94°45 (D)
30
AQI-eq
12 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
3pm95°34 (F)
20
AQI-eq
12 mph1% Partly Cloudy
4pm94°31 (F)
19
AQI-eq
12 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
5pm93°49 (D)
23
AQI-eq
8 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
6pm90°49 (D)
60
AQI-eq
10 mph5%☁️ Cloudy
7pm86°45 (D)
86
AQI-eq
12 mph6%☁️ Cloudy
8pm82°53 (C-)
66
AQI-eq
11 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
9pm79°59 (C-)
37
AQI-eq
12 mph6%☁️ Cloudy
10pm76°78 (B)
26
AQI-eq
7 mph3%☁️ Cloudy
11pm74°90 (A-)
21
AQI-eq
10 mph3%☀️ Sunny
How to read the Steins Pillar hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Steins Pillar. 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 Steins Pillar. 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

5 mph
Gusts 13 mph
Wind

Coming soon

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.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today95° / 63°65 (C)6%☀️ Sunny
Sat83° / 58°24 (F)2%☀️ Sunny
Sun78° / 47°64 (C)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon86° / 50°63 (C)2%☀️ Sunny
Tue88° / 53°58 (C-)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed82° / 51°37 (F)2%☀️ Sunny
Thu🏆 Best73° / 44°80 (B)4%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Thu (Comfort score: 80)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
95°Fforecast
13° above normal
Normal: 82°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
1.2"
19% below average
30-yr avg: 1.5"
Sunny Days
21last 28 days
7 fewer than baseline
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
9.2 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 9.2 mph
Comfort Score
8528-day avg
7 pts below 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 (2024-06-01 to 2026-05-01)

79
Avg Comfort
63°
Avg High
38.7°
Avg Low
64%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.6h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain3.6"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr35 (10%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr12
✨ Perfect Days (80+)444

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June97
76.8° / 45.9° · ☀️ 12.4h
0 foggy days · 0 rainy days
2. May91
67.6° / 39.3° · ☀️ 11.5h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days
3. August88
83° / 52.5° · ☀️ 11.2h
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
June 20249276.3° / 45.6°12.1h0d0.01"30
July 20248889.9° / 54.8°12.6h0d0"29
August 20249182.2° / 50.9°11.3h0d0.01"30
September 20249377.6° / 47.5°10.1h0d0"29
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 20269476.2° / 43.7°13h0d0"1
Last updated: 7/27/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

96°F77°F57°F38°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 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
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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 88°F, feeling like 88°F, with 14% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and dry and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Steins Pillar?

The location-specific record for 2024-06-01 through 2026-05-01 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 3.6 inches of precipitation and 35 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), May 2026 (76°F/44°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), and September 2024 (78°F/48°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 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.
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