Geography of Smith Rock State Park
Geography of Smith Rock State Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Smith Rock State Park
Mount Hood is 75 mi to the north, Silver Falls State Park is 83 mi to the north-west, Portland is 109 mi to the north-west and Multnomah County is 109 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 44°21′58.7″N 121°8′19.3″W (44.3663, -121.1387)
Quick facts about Smith Rock State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 44°21′58.7″N 121°8′19.3″W (44.3663, -121.1387) |
| Established | 1960 |
| Known for | sport climbing on tuff spires |
| Local time | 1:32 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Smith Rock State Park is a state park in Oregon. Smith Rock State Park is known for sport climbing on tuff spires.
Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Smith Rock State Park with clear. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 58°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Smith Rock State Park is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 26°F.
The closest major airport is Portland International Airport (PDX), about 111 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Hood, Silver Falls State Park, Crater Lake and Columbia River.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 94°F is 9°F above the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Smith Rock State Park today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Smith Rock State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 26° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 44° | 28° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 33° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 59° | 35° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 69° | 43° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 51° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 89° | 58° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 85° | 56° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 77° | 50° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 63° | 39° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 50° | 34° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 32° | 4,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Smith Rock State Park?
Smith Rock State Park is a state park in Oregon. Its coordinates are 44.3663, -121.1387. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Smith Rock State Park right now?
It is currently 64°F (18°C) with clear. Humidity is 40% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Smith Rock State Park?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Smith Rock State Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Smith Rock State Park in?
Smith Rock State Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:32 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Smith Rock State Park?
The closest airports are Portland International Airport (PDX), 111 mi away and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 220 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Smith Rock State Park?
Popular options include Mount Hood, Silver Falls State Park, Crater Lake, Columbia River, Crater Lake National Park and Cannon Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 1:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
