Bates, OR

Unincorporated community in Baker County, Oregon

Bates is a small unincorporated community in Baker County, Oregon. It is 8.0 miles N of Greenhorn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97817.

Bates at a glance

State
Oregon
County
Baker County
ZIP code
97817
Nearest town
Greenhorn (8.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
44.5931, -118.5075

Weather in Bates now

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Bates weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bates.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bates

What is the weather usually like in Bates?

Dsb
Warm-summer Mediterranean continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°30°49°69°88°34°15°Jan39°19°Feb46°23°Mar53°28°Apr62°34°May71°38°Jun83°43°Jul83°42°Aug73°35°Sep58°28°Oct42°22°Nov33°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan1.7"Feb1.9"Mar1.7"Apr1.8"May1.6"Jun0.7"Jul0.7"Aug0.8"Sep1.3"Oct2.7"Nov3.3"Dec

Best time to visit Bates: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AUSTIN 3 S, OR US (USC00350356), adjusted for the elevation of Bates.

Bates weather month by month

January
34° 15°F
2.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
February
39° 19°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
46° 23°F
1.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
53° 28°F
1.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
62° 34°F
1.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
71° 38°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
83° 43°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
83° 42°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
73° 35°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
58° 28°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
42° 22°F
2.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
December
33° 16°F
3.3 in of rain · 10 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Bates through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM4:41 PM9 h 16 min
February6:51 AM5:24 PM10 h 32 min
March7:04 AM7:01 PM11 h 57 min
April6:07 AM7:40 PM13 h 32 min
May5:23 AM8:16 PM14 h 52 min
June5:06 AM8:42 PM15 h 36 min
July5:21 AM8:38 PM15 h 16 min
August5:55 AM8:01 PM14 h 5 min
September6:31 AM7:06 PM12 h 34 min
October7:08 AM6:11 PM11 h 2 min
November6:49 AM4:27 PM9 h 38 min
December7:22 AM4:16 PM8 h 53 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Bates?

Bates has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).

It gets about 20.8 inches (527 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Bates 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 Bates

The closest live webcam is Austin: US26 at - Junction, 1.5 miles SE of Bates.

Austin: US26 at - JunctionAustin · 1.5 mi SEOn Windy
Unity: US26 atUnity · 18.7 mi SEOn Windy
Sumpter › South-west: Sumpter Stage HighwaySumpter · 19.0 mi NEOn Windy
Canyon City: US395C atCanyon City · 25.5 mi SWOn Windy
Unity: US26 at Eldorado SummitUnity · 26.9 mi SEOn Windy
Unity: US26 at Eldorado SummitUnity · 26.9 mi SEOn Windy
Long Creek: US395B atLong Creek · 30.5 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bates.

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Questions about Bates

Where is Bates, OR?

Bates is an unincorporated community in Baker County, Oregon, 8.0 miles N of Greenhorn.

What county is Bates in?

Bates is in Baker County, Oregon.

What is the ZIP code of Bates, OR?

The ZIP code for Bates is 97817.

What is the nearest town to Bates?

Greenhorn, 8.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Bates?

Yes. The closest is Austin: US26 at - Junction, 1.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Bates?

July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Bates?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Bates?

About 20.8 inches (527 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Bates?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Bates?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bates have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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