Alder, OR
Historical community (former settlement) in Wallowa County, Oregon
Alder is a historical community (former settlement) in Wallowa County, Oregon. It is 2.1 miles NE of Enterprise, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97857.
Alder at a glance
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Wallowa County
- ZIP code
- 97857
- Nearest town
- Enterprise (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 45.3981, -117.2961
Weather in Alder now
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Alder weather by the hour
Alder weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alder.
This week in Alder
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alder
What is the weather usually like in Alder?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 80°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 18°F average low
- 16.9 inprecipitation per year · 430 mm
- 54.2 insnowfall per year · 138 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alder: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JOSEPH, OR US (USC00354329), adjusted for the elevation of Alder.
Alder weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alder through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 11 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| May | 5:16 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| June | 4:58 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 42 min |
| July | 5:14 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| August | 5:49 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:08 PM | 8 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Alder?
Alder has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 16.9 inches (430 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 54 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alder is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Alder
The closest live webcam is Joseph › West: Oregon, United States, 3.6 miles SE of Alder.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alder.
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Questions about Alder
Where is Alder, OR?
Alder is a historical community (former settlement) in Wallowa County, Oregon, 2.1 miles NE of Enterprise.
What county is Alder in?
Alder is in Wallowa County, Oregon.
What is the ZIP code of Alder, OR?
The ZIP code for Alder is 97857.
What is the nearest town to Alder?
Enterprise, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alder?
Yes. The closest is Joseph › West: Oregon, United States, 3.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alder?
August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Alder?
December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Alder?
About 16.9 inches (430 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Alder?
Yes, about 54 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alder?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alder have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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