Kelso, OR
Unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon
Kelso is a small unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon. It is 2.3 miles SE of Sandy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97009.
Kelso at a glance
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Clackamas County
- ZIP code
- 97009
- Nearest town
- Sandy (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 45.4186, -122.3069
Weather in Kelso now
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Kelso weather by the hour
Kelso weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kelso.
This week in Kelso
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kelso
What is the weather usually like in Kelso?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 78°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 35°F average low
- 79.0 inprecipitation per year · 2,006 mm
- 2.9 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kelso: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HEADWORKS PORTLAND WTR B, OR US (USC00353770), adjusted for the elevation of Kelso.
Kelso weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kelso through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 11 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| June | 5:18 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 42 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 4:28 PM | 8 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Kelso?
Kelso has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 79.0 inches (2,006 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 Kelso 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 Kelso
The closest live webcam is Kelso: US26 at Sandy Maintenance, 0.4 miles SW of Kelso.
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Questions about Kelso
Where is Kelso, OR?
Kelso is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon, 2.3 miles SE of Sandy.
What county is Kelso in?
Kelso is in Clackamas County, Oregon.
What is the ZIP code of Kelso, OR?
The ZIP code for Kelso is 97009.
What is the nearest town to Kelso?
Sandy, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kelso?
Yes. The closest is Kelso: US26 at Sandy Maintenance, 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kelso?
August, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Kelso?
December, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Kelso?
About 79.0 inches (2,006 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Kelso?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kelso?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kelso have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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