Big Hole (Oregon)

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Big Hole (Oregon)
43.4251, -121.3134

How to Get to Big Hole (Oregon) #

Access in remote Oregon country typically requires travel on secondary or forest roads; the nearest towns should be used as staging points. Consult local ranger districts for up-to-date road conditions and recommended routes.

Tips for Visiting Big Hole (Oregon) #

  • Vehicle access may be limited; check local forest service advisories before planning a trip.
  • Bring layers - high desert mornings can be chilly even in summer.
  • If planning overnight camping, obtain local permits where required and leave no trace.

Best Time to Visit Big Hole (Oregon) #

Late spring and summer are the most practical times for access; check conditions in shoulder seasons.

Late spring
May-June · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Snowmelt-fed streams and cooler hiking temperatures.
Summer
July-August · 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Warm days, suitable for high-desert exploration but watch for thunderstorms.

Weather & Climate near Big Hole (Oregon) #

Climate

Big Hole (Oregon)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-9°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 12°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 18°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 27°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
27°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 27°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
27°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of -1°C. The driest month with just 13 mm.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
-1° 23°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 17°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -9°C. The wettest month with 53 mm of rain.

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-9°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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