Sunriver Weather

Sunriver sits at about 4,000 feet of elevation just east of the Cascade Mountain Range.  Our region is considered part of the high desert of Central Oregon and has a very dry climate compared to the western part of the state. 

Temperatures during the winter can range anywhere from single digits up to the 40's and 50's.  On average we receive less than 70 days of rain each year which is why Sunriver was named "Sun" river.  With its characteristically blue skies and sunny days, Sunriver attracts outdoors enthusiasts all year long.  Much of our precipitation happens during the winter months creating a white blanket of snow that covers everything and making Sunriver look like a magical winter wonderland.  Our first snow usually happens around October, with small snow showers occurring throughout November and December.  The heaviest snow usually does not occur until the end of December of into January and lasting until March.

During the summer temperatures hover mostly in the 70's and 80's during the day and only reach the 90's for about 1 or 2 weeks out of the year.  Being 4,000 feet in the mountains, we often see 30 to 40 degree temperature swings during the night.  No hot sticky sleepless nights in Sunriver.  With a fan in the window you can quickly cool down a house to where you will be piling the blankets on when you wake up in the morning.

During the hotter parts of the summer we often get some incredible lighting and thunderstorms that role through the region making for an awe inspiring show on the horizon.

Moderate, but comfortable temperatures, lower prices, and very few crowds make Sunriver a great place to visit during the Spring and Fall.  Enjoy the changing colors on the aspen trees during the fall and the bright green new growth sprouting up during the spring.

You can see a complete forecast for Sunriver on the National Weather Service website.