Anchor, OR
Historical community (former settlement) in Douglas County, Oregon
Anchor is a historical community (former settlement) in Douglas County, Oregon. It is 8.0 miles NW of Canyonville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97410.
Anchor at a glance
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Douglas County
- ZIP code
- 97410
- Nearest town
- Canyonville (8.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 42.8486, -123.1639
Weather in Anchor now
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Anchor weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Anchor.
This week in Anchor
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Anchor
What is the weather usually like in Anchor?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 37°F average low
- 31.1 inprecipitation per year · 790 mm
- 1.9 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Anchor: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RIDDLE, OR US (USC00357169), adjusted for the elevation of Anchor.
Anchor weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Anchor through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Anchor?
Anchor has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 31.1 inches (790 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Anchor is May to July and 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 Anchor
The closest live webcam is Canyonville: I-5 at Canyon Mt, 5.1 miles W of Anchor.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Anchor.
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Questions about Anchor
Where is Anchor, OR?
Anchor is a historical community (former settlement) in Douglas County, Oregon, 8.0 miles NW of Canyonville.
What county is Anchor in?
Anchor is in Douglas County, Oregon.
What is the ZIP code of Anchor, OR?
The ZIP code for Anchor is 97410.
What is the nearest town to Anchor?
Canyonville, 8.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Anchor?
Yes. The closest is Canyonville: I-5 at Canyon Mt, 5.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Anchor?
August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Anchor?
December, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Anchor?
About 31.1 inches (790 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Anchor?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Anchor?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Anchor have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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