Crater Lake Podnebje and Average Vreme
Podnebje of Crater Lake: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Podnebje in Crater Lake month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesec | Avg high | Avg low | Dežfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 3° | -3° | 210 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februar | 1° | -5° | 219 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marec | 3° | -4° | 197 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | 6° | -2° | 70 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 11° | 1° | 54 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junij | 17° | 5° | 29 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julij | 23° | 10° | 22 mm | ★★★★★ |
| avgust | 22° | 10° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 18° | 7° | 55 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 11° | 2° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 5° | -1° | 175 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| december | 4° | -2° | 297 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Podnebje type: Subarctic. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Crater Lake
Visokoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Crater Lake compares z 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 | 1540 mm |
| Mount Shasta | 171 km | -9°C | 15°C cooler | 1797 mm |
| Smith Rock State Park | 176 km | 11°C | +5°C warmer | 496 mm |
| Silver Falls State Park | 219 km | 10°C | +5°C warmer | 2007 mm |
| Redwood National and State Parks | 248 km | 11°C | +5°C warmer | 1635 mm |
Najboljši čas za obisk Crater Lake
Go in julij and avgust. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Crater Lake
Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 15°C is 2.3°C below the 18°C typical for this month.
Dež is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junij do avgust.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 19°C.
What do pack, what do skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 21°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Povzetek
Crater Lake is a lake in Oregon. Crater Lake is a lake known as the deepest lake in the United States.
Trenutno je 7°C (44°F) in Crater Lake z jasno. Občutek je 3°C. Danes so temperature od 6°C do 15°C. Verjetnost padavin je 7%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - dobre razmere.
Najboljši čas za obisk Crater Lake is julij and avgust. Podnebje je subarctic. januar, februar and december tend do be the least comfortable months. julij is the warmest month z average highs near 23°C, while februar is the coldest z 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.
Preprosto povedano. Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 15°C is 2.3°C below the 18°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 1 PM do 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Crater Lake today at 9.8/10. 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.
Quick facts about Crater Lake
| Vrsta | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| Država | Združene države Amerike |
| Celina | Severna Amerika |
| Koordinate | 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 |
| Lokalni čas | 5:21 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | julij and avgust |
| Podnebje | Subarctic |
Vreme map for Crater Lake
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Explore Crater Lake
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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 Severna Amerika.
What is the weather like in Crater Lake zdaj?
It is currently 7°C (44°F) z jasno. Vlažnost is 46% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Crater Lake?
julij and avgust offer the most comfortable conditions in Crater Lake, which has a subarctic climate. januar, februar and december 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 5:21 AM.
What is the nearest airport do Crater Lake?
The closest airports are Portland International Airport (PDX), 297 km away.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Napoved and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kakovost zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebje averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vreme 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 september 15, 2026 at 5:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.





