Weather Forecast and Radar for Crater Lake National Park

Routes Running Nearby to Crater Lake National Park

• US-97 runs north-south about 20 miles east of Crater Lake National Park.

• The I-5 runs north-south about 70 miles west of Crater Lake National Park.

Weather in Crater Lake National Park

In Crater Lake National Park, the summers are warm, dry, and mostly clear and the winters are very cold, snowy, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 22°F to 85°F and is rarely below 9°F or above 94°F.

The hot season lasts for 3 months, from June to September, with an average daily high temperature above 76°F. The hottest month of the year in Crater Lake National Park is July, with an average high of 84°F and low of 50°F.

The cold season lasts for 3.5 months, from November to February, with an average daily high temperature below 47°F. The coldest month of the year in Crater Lake National Park is December, with an average low of 23°F and high of 39°F.

Winters at Crater Lake are long and snowy. Storms from the Pacific Ocean dump an annual average of 41 ft (12.5 m) of snow at park headquarters. The park's tremendous snowfall is a result of its position at the crest of the Cascade Mountains. Summers at Crater Lake are short but sunny. July, August, and September are your best bets for warm, dry weather. In May, June, and October, sunny days alternate with periods of rain and snow.

Fast Facts About Crater Lake National Park

The park was established in 1902.

Major Cities Nearby Crater Lake National Park

• Portland, Oregon (roughly 147 miles to the northwest)

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