Crater Lake Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Crater Lake: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Crater Lake month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 3° | -3° | 210 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 1° | -5° | 219 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | 3° | -4° | 197 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apríl | 6° | -2° | 70 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 11° | 1° | 54 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 17° | 5° | 29 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 23° | 10° | 22 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ágúst | 22° | 10° | 32 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 17° | 7° | 59 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 11° | 2° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 5° | -1° | 175 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desember | 4° | -2° | 297 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Subarctic. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Crater Lake
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Crater Lake compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Crater Lake.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crater Lake National Park | 10 km | 6°C | about the same | 1548 mm |
| Mount Shasta | 171 km | -9°C | 15°C cooler | 1801 mm |
| Smith Rock State Park | 176 km | 11°C | +5°C warmer | 497 mm |
| Silver Falls State Park | 219 km | 10°C | +5°C warmer | 2007 mm |
| Redwood National and State Parks | 248 km | 11°C | +6°C warmer | 1638 mm |
Best time til visit Crater Lake
Go in júlí and ágúst. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Crater Lake
Today is cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 7°C is 4.3°C below the 11°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Skyggni is down til 0,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindhviður til 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -2°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 19°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots með grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 50 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Crater Lake is a lake in Oregon. Crater Lake is a lake known as the deepest lake in the United States.
Núna er hitinn -1°C (30°F) in Crater Lake með clear. Hitinn finnst vera -8°C. Í dag er hitinn frá -2°C til 7°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 4/10 - Á mörkunum.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Crater Lake is júlí and ágúst. Loftslagið er subarctic. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 23°C, while febrúar is the coldest með lows near -5°C.
The closest major airport is Portland International Airport (PDX), about 297 km away. Nearby highlights include Crater Lake National Park, Mount Shasta, Smith Rock State Park and Silver Falls State Park.
Í einföldu máli. Today is cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 7°C is 4.3°C below the 11°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 3 PM til 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Crater Lake today at 7.8/10. Skyggni is down til 0,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindhviður til 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -2°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Crater Lake
| Tegund | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 42°56′40.6″N 122°6′32.4″W (42.9446, -122.109) |
| Maximum depth | 594 m |
| Known for | the deepest lake in the United States |
| Staðartími | 9:07 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | júlí and ágúst |
| Loftslag | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Crater Lake?
Crater Lake is a lake in Oregon. Its coordinates are 42.9446, -122.109. It lies in Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Crater Lake núna?
It is currently -1°C (30°F) með clear. Raki is 61% and wind is 26 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Crater Lake?
júlí and ágúst offer the most comfortable conditions in Crater Lake, which has a subarctic climate. janúar, febrúar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Crater Lake in?
Crater Lake observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 9:07 AM.
What is the nearest airport til Crater Lake?
The closest airports are Portland International Airport (PDX), 297 km away.
What are the top things til do in Crater Lake?
Popular options include Crater Lake National Park, Mount Shasta, Smith Rock State Park, Silver Falls State Park, Redwood National and State Parks and Mount Hood.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Veður Service. |
| 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 október 23, 2026 at 9:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
