National park in Oregon

Crater Lake National Park Weather Forecast

Crater Lake National Park weather: 44°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 44°F now🕔 12:04 PM local📅 Best: July and August

Summary

Crater Lake National Park is a national park in Oregon. Crater Lake National Park is a US national park known for the deepest lake in the United States.

Right now it is 44°F (7°C) in Crater Lake National Park with overcast. It feels like 35°F. Today runs from 32°F to 49°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Crater Lake National Park is July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 75°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 22°F.

The closest major airport is Portland International Airport (PDX), about 189 mi away. Nearby highlights include Crater Lake, Mount Shasta, Smith Rock State Park and Silver Falls State Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 49°F is 3.2°F below the 52°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Crater Lake National Park today at 9.4/10. Overnight lows near 32°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Active alerts for Crater Lake National Park

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mon, Oct 26: heavy rain, 1,4 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: freezing overnight, 19°F (-7°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Oct 28: freezing overnight, 19°F (-8°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: freezing overnight, 23°F (-5°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: freezing overnight, 26°F (-4°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Crater Lake National Park right now

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44°F
Overcast · feels like 35°F
Humidity42%
Wind8 mph SW
Gusts23 mph
UV index0.6 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure815 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 42 mi
Air quality35 · Good
Sunrise7:34 AM
Sunset6:10 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:04 PM, Oct 28 local time.

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mon, Oct 26: heavy rain, 1,4 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: freezing overnight, 19°F (-7°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Oct 28: freezing overnight, 19°F (-8°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: freezing overnight, 23°F (-5°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: freezing overnight, 26°F (-4°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

6 PM☁️41°0%5 mph
7 PM🌙37°0%5 mph
8 PM🌙34°0%3 mph
9 PM🌙32°1%4 mph
10 PM🌙33°2%7 mph
11 PM🌙33°4%11 mph
12 AM🌙33°41%14 mph
1 AM❄️30°64%9 mph
2 AM❄️31°78%6 mph
3 AM❄️31°67%8 mph
4 AM🌥️31°55%10 mph
5 AM🌨️31°75%11 mph
6 AM❄️31°75%9 mph
7 AM🌧️30°65%10 mph
8 AM🌨️30°54%11 mph
9 AM🌨️31°48%11 mph
10 AM❄️31°43%12 mph
11 AM❄️32°39%11 mph
12 PM🌨️31°45%11 mph
1 PM❄️32°47%11 mph
2 PM❄️32°45%11 mph
3 PM🌥️31°41%13 mph
4 PM❄️32°43%11 mph
5 PM❄️31°47%11 mph

16-day forecast for Crater Lake National Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Oct 25☁️ Overcast49° / 32°4%11 mph3
Mon, Oct 26❄️ Heavy snow33° / 30°78% · 1,4 in14 mph1
Tue, Oct 27🌨️ Light snow showers32° / 19°38% · 0,1 in8 mph1
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast38° / 19°17%5 mph4
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast43° / 23°19%6 mph4
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light drizzle37° / 26°12% · 0,0 in5 mph2
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Light drizzle39° / 26°22% · 0,1 in5 mph3
Sun, Nov 1🌨️ Light snow showers36° / 21°13% · 0,1 in7 mph4
Mon, Nov 2☁️ Overcast44° / 21°13%9 mph3
Tue, Nov 3🌧️ Heavy drizzle44° / 31°28% · 0,4 in9 mph1
Wed, Nov 4🌦️ Light drizzle44° / 38°34% · 0,0 in12 mph1
Thu, Nov 5🌧️ Showers45° / 35°52% · 0,6 in11 mph2
Fri, Nov 6🌦️ Light rain39° / 35°52% · 0,5 in10 mph0
Sat, Nov 7🌦️ Light drizzle46° / 32°59% · 0,0 in8 mph3
Sun, Nov 8☁️ Overcast46° / 31°63%7 mph2
Mon, Nov 9🌨️ Light snow showers35° / 31°55% · 0,6 in8 mph0

Climate in Crater Lake National Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January38°25°9,1 in★☆☆☆☆
February34°22°9,2 in★☆☆☆☆
March39°25°8,2 in★☆☆☆☆
April44°26°3,5 in★★☆☆☆
May53°32°2,5 in★★★☆☆
June64°41°1,3 in★★★★☆
July75°52°0,5 in★★★★★
August72°51°1,1 in★★★★★
September63°45°2,5 in★★★★☆
October52°36°4,2 in★★★☆☆
November40°28°7,0 in★☆☆☆☆
December38°27°11,9 in★☆☆☆☆

Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Crater Lake National Park

35
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.50 µg/m³
PM100 µg/m³
Ozone82 µg/m³
NO₂0.6 µg/m³
UV index0.6 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:34 AM
Sunset6:10 PM
Daylight10h 36m
Solar noon12:52 PM
Golden hour (am)7:34 AM - 8:34 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:10 PM - 6:10 PM
Blue hour (am)7:04 AM - 7:34 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:10 PM - 6:40 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%
Moonrise7:35 PM
Moonset11:15 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Crater Lake National Park

Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★☆☆☆☆
February★☆☆☆☆
March★☆☆☆☆
April★★☆☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★☆
October★★★☆☆
November★☆☆☆☆
December★☆☆☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crater Lake National Park?

Crater Lake National Park is a national park in Oregon. Its coordinates are 42.8684, -122.1685. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Crater Lake National Park right now?

It is currently 44°F (7°C) with overcast. Humidity is 42% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Crater Lake National Park?

July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Crater Lake National Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Crater Lake National Park in?

Crater Lake National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 12:04 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Crater Lake National Park?

The closest airports are Portland International Airport (PDX), 189 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Crater Lake National Park?

Popular options include Crater Lake, Mount Shasta, Smith Rock State Park, Silver Falls State Park, Redwood National and State Parks and Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 October 28, 2026 at 12:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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