Whychus Creek Trailhead Weather

TrailheadCentral Oregon

85°
😕
Comfort Score
51(C-)
Fair
Weather updated August 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM PDT

Whychus Creek Trailhead weather at a glance

Whychus Creek Trailhead is a trailhead at 6,200 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include trailhead and wilderness.

Current conditions are 85°F, feeling like 85°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 3 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 60°F and an average low of 39°F, with about 8.8 hours of sunshine per day and 0.4 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 18.1 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
85°F
Feels like 85°F
Humidity
20%
Wind
3 mph
NW • Gusts 7 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
116
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature35
Wind100
Sunshine5
Humidity85
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 116 · Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
69

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now85°51 (C-)
116
Observed
3 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
1pm89°53 (C-)
29
AQI-eq
3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm91°50 (C-)
23
AQI-eq
4 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
3pm89°52 (C-)
23
AQI-eq
10 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
4pm87°56 (C-)
18
AQI-eq
10 mph5%☁️ Cloudy
5pm89°49 (D)
14
AQI-eq
8 mph6%☁️ Cloudy
6pm88°52 (C-)
9
AQI-eq
2 mph6%☁️ Cloudy
7pm81°69 (C)
5
AQI-eq
6 mph6%☁️ Cloudy
8pm78°77 (B)
6
AQI-eq
2 mph8%☁️ Cloudy
9pm74°81 (B)
23
AQI-eq
6 mph8%☁️ Cloudy
10pm72°82 (B)
59
AQI-eq
4 mph8%☁️ Cloudy
11pm72°79 (B)
72
AQI-eq
5 mph8%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Whychus Creek Trailhead hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Whychus Creek 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 Whychus Creek 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

3 mph
Gusts 7 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Whychus Creek Trailhead

Each preview is centered on Whychus Creek 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 Whychus Creek Trailhead. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today91° / 68°69 (C)9%☀️ Sunny
Sat78° / 58°68 (C)4%☀️ Sunny
Sun79° / 47°76 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon87° / 52°67 (C)1%☀️ Sunny
Tue90° / 59°68 (C)1%☀️ Sunny
Wed78° / 50°71 (B-)2%☀️ Sunny
Thu🏆 Best75° / 47°81 (B)6%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Thu (Comfort score: 81)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
91°Fforecast
10° above normal
Normal: 81°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
5.9"
24% below average
30-yr avg: 7.8"
Sunny Days
24last 28 days
3 fewer than baseline
Typical: 27
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
About average
Avg Wind Speed
7.4 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 6.7 mph
Comfort Score
8528-day avg
4 pts below typical
Recent baseline: 89
What the Whychus Creek Trailhead climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Whychus Creek 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 Whychus Creek 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 2026-05-01)

76
Avg Comfort
59.8°
Avg High
39.2°
Avg Low
57%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.8h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.4h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain18.1"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr85 (23%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr18
✨ Perfect Days (80+)398

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June93
73.3° / 47.6° · ☀️ 12.4h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days
2. August89
81.7° / 54.9° · ☀️ 11.2h
0 foggy days · 1 rainy days
3. May88
63.5° / 40.7° · ☀️ 12.3h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December22
41.7° / 28.9° · ☀️ 4.7h
💧 7.4" · 17 rainy days · 4 foggy days
2. January23
39.1° / 25.1° · ☀️ 5.3h
💧 1.3" · 7 rainy days · 7 foggy days
3. February27
41° / 25.8° · ☀️ 6.2h
💧 2.3" · 13 rainy days · 3 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
June 20249572.1° / 47.2°12.3h0d0.41"28
July 20249187.3° / 56.9°12.8h0d0.01"31
August 20249380.7° / 53°11h0d0.06"29
September 20249476.9° / 50°10.3h0d0.03"29
October 20248162.2° / 38.6°7.3h0d0.59"19
November 20245544.5° / 31.2°5.2h0d3.51"4
December 20244538.3° / 26.4°4.4h3d6.28"0
January 20255639.3° / 23.4°5.6h4d1.82"0
February 20255538° / 22.9°6h1d3.71"4
March 20256446.8° / 30.2°7.6h1d4.28"9
April 20258655.6° / 34.9°10.7h1d0.22"23
May 20259263.5° / 40.7°12.3h0d0.32"28
June 20259674.6° / 48.1°12.6h0d0.09"29
July 20259583.4° / 56.2°12.3h0d0.04"31
August 20259482.7° / 56.7°11.4h0d0.02"31
September 20259277.9° / 51.2°9.7h0d0.24"29
October 20257857.2° / 36.7°7.4h1d1.48"20
November 20256850° / 35°5.4h4d0.8"8
December 20255345° / 31.5°5h4d7.88"3
January 20265439.1° / 27.1°4.8h9d1.2"2
February 20266143.9° / 28.7°6.4h5d1.23"3
March 20267653.2° / 35.3°8.6h2d1.64"17
April 20268256° / 34.8°10.2h0d1.82"20
May 20269973.3° / 42°10h0d0"1
Last updated: 7/27/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

94°F74°F55°F36°F16°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 Whychus Creek Trailhead climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Whychus Creek 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 Whychus Creek 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 Whychus Creek Trailhead

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Whychus Creek 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 Whychus Creek Trailhead

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Whychus Creek 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 Whychus Creek Trailhead

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Whychus Creek 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
44.2691, -121.6254
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Elevation
6200 ft
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Type
Trailhead
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Tags
#trailhead#wilderness
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Whychus Creek Trailhead

What is the weather at Whychus Creek Trailhead right now?

Current conditions at Whychus Creek Trailhead are 85°F, feeling like 85°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 3 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and dry and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Whychus Creek Trailhead?

The location-specific record for 2024-06-01 through 2026-05-01 shows an average daily high of 60°F and an average low of 39°F at Whychus Creek 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 Whychus Creek Trailhead get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 18.1 inches of precipitation and 85 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Whychus Creek Trailhead. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Whychus Creek Trailhead foggy?

Whychus Creek Trailhead averages about 0.4 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 18 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 Whychus Creek Trailhead for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are May 2026 (73°F/42°F average high/low and a 99 comfort score), June 2025 (75°F/48°F average high/low and a 96 comfort score), and June 2024 (72°F/47°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Whychus Creek Trailhead?

Whychus Creek Trailhead is a trailhead at 6,200 feet. Notable features include trailhead and wilderness.

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