Buena Vista, OR

Unincorporated community in Polk County, Oregon

Buena Vista is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, Oregon. It is 6.5 miles N of Independence, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97351.

Buena Vista at a glance

State
Oregon
County
Polk County
ZIP code
97351
Nearest town
Independence (6.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
44.7697, -123.1494

Weather in Buena Vista now

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Buena Vista weather by the hour

Buena Vista weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buena Vista

What is the weather usually like in Buena Vista?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°44°59°74°89°47°34°Jan51°35°Feb56°37°Mar61°40°Apr68°44°May74°49°Jun83°52°Jul84°51°Aug78°48°Sep65°42°Oct53°38°Nov47°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.5"Jan4.8"Feb4.9"Mar3.3"Apr2.3"May1.3"Jun0.3"Jul0.4"Aug1.5"Sep3.5"Oct6.5"Nov7.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CORVALLIS STATE UNIV, OR US (USC00351862), adjusted for the elevation of Buena Vista.

Buena Vista weather month by month

January
47° 34°F
6.5 in of rain · 13 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
51° 35°F
4.8 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
March
56° 37°F
4.9 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
61° 40°F
3.3 in of rain · 10 wet days
May
68° 44°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
74° 49°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
83° 52°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
84° 51°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
78° 48°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
65° 42°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
53° 38°F
6.5 in of rain · 13 wet days
December
47° 34°F
7.7 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Buena Vista through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:44 AM4:59 PM9 h 15 min
February7:10 AM5:42 PM10 h 31 min
March7:22 AM7:20 PM11 h 57 min
April6:25 AM7:59 PM13 h 33 min
May5:42 AM8:35 PM14 h 53 min
June5:24 AM9:02 PM15 h 37 min
July5:39 AM8:57 PM15 h 17 min
August6:13 AM8:20 PM14 h 6 min
September6:50 AM7:24 PM12 h 34 min
October7:27 AM6:29 PM11 h 2 min
November7:08 AM4:45 PM9 h 37 min
December7:41 AM4:34 PM8 h 52 min

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

What is the weather like in Buena Vista?

Buena Vista has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 43.0 inches (1,093 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista

The closest live webcam is Jefferson: I-5 at Dever Conner, 5.5 miles SE of Buena Vista.

Jefferson: I-5 at Dever ConnerJefferson · 5.5 mi SEOn Windy
Jefferson: I-5 at Dever ConnerJefferson · 5.5 mi SEOn Windy
Turner: I-5 at N JeffersonTurner · 6.1 mi EOn Windy
Turner: I-5 at N JeffersonTurner · 6.1 mi EOn Windy
Independence › North-west: Independence State AIRPORT-7S5Independence · 6.9 mi NOn Windy
Sunnyside: I-5 at South Salem - Enchanted WaySunnyside · 7.5 mi NEOn Windy
Millersburg: I-5 at North AlbanyMillersburg · 7.7 mi SEOn Windy
Sunnyside: I-5 at Delaney RdSunnyside · 8.6 mi NEOn Windy
Salem: Liberty: Salem - Kuebler andSalem · 8.9 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Buena Vista.

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Questions about Buena Vista

Where is Buena Vista, OR?

Buena Vista is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Oregon, 6.5 miles N of Independence.

What county is Buena Vista in?

Buena Vista is in Polk County, Oregon.

What is the ZIP code of Buena Vista, OR?

The ZIP code for Buena Vista is 97351.

What is the nearest town to Buena Vista?

Independence, 6.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Buena Vista?

Yes. The closest is Jefferson: I-5 at Dever Conner, 5.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Buena Vista?

August, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Buena Vista?

December, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Buena Vista?

About 43.0 inches (1,093 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Buena Vista?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Buena Vista?

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

What climate does Buena Vista have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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