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Black Crater

Crater

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 essentials

Country: United States
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: English

Black Crater at a Glance

When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 24 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
21°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -7° - 2° -8° 263 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
February - -7° - 2° -7° 197 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
March - -7° - 3° -7° 175 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
April - -6° - 5° -4° 117 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
May - -3° - 9° 0° 84 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
June - 0° - 14° 5° 67 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
July - 4° - 20° 12° 29 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
August - 4° - 21° 12° 39 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
September - 2° - 17° 7° 66 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
October - -2° - 12° 2° 117 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
November - -5° - 4° -5° 249 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
December - -8° - 1° -8° 280 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -