Black Crater
Crater Volcanic crater feature in Oregon Cascades
Volcanic crater in Oregon’s Cascade terrain featuring lava and cinder formations; hikers and geology enthusiasts visit for trail access and examinations of recent volcanic landscapes.
Best Time to Visit Black Crater #
Visit Black Crater in late spring through early autumn (June-September) for the most reliable trail access and snow-free conditions.
Weather & Climate near Black Crater #
Black Crater's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from -8°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1683 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Heavy rain (263 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. The driest month with just 29 mm.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Heavy rain (249 mm).
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December
December is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (280 mm).