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.

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Black Crater
44.2679, -121.7504

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.

Late spring-early autumn
June-September · 5-20°C
Snow is generally melted and trails are most accessible; best time for hiking and crater viewpoints.
Winter / Snow season
November-May · -10-5°C
Snow and ice can cover the area, making access difficult and requiring winter gear; many routes may be impassable.

Weather & Climate near Black Crater #

Climate

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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
21°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Heavy rain (263 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

263 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

197 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. The driest month with just 29 mm.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
17°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 12°

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Heavy rain (249 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

249 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (280 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

280 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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