McDonald, OR

Unincorporated community in Sherman County, Oregon

McDonald is a small unincorporated community in Sherman County, Oregon. It is 13.0 miles NE of Roosevelt, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97812.

McDonald at a glance

State
Oregon
County
Sherman County
ZIP code
97812
Nearest town
Roosevelt (13.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
45.5889, -120.4089

Weather in McDonald now

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McDonald weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in McDonald

What is the weather usually like in McDonald?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°42°60°77°94°41°30°Jan47°31°Feb56°36°Mar64°42°Apr73°50°May80°57°Jun89°63°Jul89°62°Aug80°53°Sep65°42°Oct50°34°Nov41°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.5"Jan1.0"Feb0.8"Mar0.6"Apr0.8"May0.5"Jun0.1"Jul0.1"Aug0.3"Sep0.8"Oct1.1"Nov1.7"Dec

Best time to visit McDonald: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ARLINGTON, OR US (USC00350265), adjusted for the elevation of McDonald.

McDonald weather month by month

January
41° 30°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
February
47° 31°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
March
56° 36°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
64° 42°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
73° 50°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
80° 57°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
89° 63°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
89° 62°F
0.1 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
80° 53°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
65° 42°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
50° 34°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
41° 30°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in McDonald through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM4:46 PM9 h 10 min
February7:01 AM5:30 PM10 h 28 min
March7:11 AM7:09 PM11 h 57 min
April6:13 AM7:49 PM13 h 35 min
May5:28 AM8:27 PM14 h 59 min
June5:10 AM8:54 PM15 h 44 min
July5:25 AM8:49 PM15 h 23 min
August6:01 AM8:11 PM14 h 9 min
September6:39 AM7:14 PM12 h 35 min
October7:17 AM6:17 PM11 h 0 min
November6:59 AM4:32 PM9 h 32 min
December7:33 AM4:20 PM8 h 46 min

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

What is the weather like in McDonald?

McDonald has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 9.3 inches (236 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit McDonald is May–June and August–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 McDonald

The closest live webcam is Arlington › North-east: Alkali Canyon, 13.4 miles NE of McDonald.

Arlington › North-east: Alkali CanyonArlington · 13.4 mi NEOn Windy
Wasco › North-east: John Day River BridgeWasco · 15.3 mi NWOn Windy
Wasco: US97 atWasco · 15.3 mi WOn Windy
Wasco: US97 at Biggs JctWasco · 21.3 mi WOn Windy
Maryhill › North-east: US 97 at MP 2.2: SR14unknown · 21.3 mi WOn Windy
Wasco: U.S. 97Wasco · 21.3 mi WOn Windy
The Dalles: I-84 at CeliloThe Dalles · 27.8 mi WOn Windy
Klickitat › East: SR 14 at MP 148.8: Alderdaleunknown · 28.5 mi NEOn Windy
Klickitat County: US 97 at MP 27.1: Satus Passunknown · 29.7 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about McDonald

Where is McDonald, OR?

McDonald is an unincorporated community in Sherman County, Oregon, 13.0 miles NE of Roosevelt.

What county is McDonald in?

McDonald is in Sherman County, Oregon.

What is the ZIP code of McDonald, OR?

The ZIP code for McDonald is 97812.

What is the nearest town to McDonald?

Roosevelt, 13.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near McDonald?

Yes. The closest is Arlington › North-east: Alkali Canyon, 13.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in McDonald?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in McDonald?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in McDonald?

About 9.3 inches (236 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in McDonald?

Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit McDonald?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does McDonald have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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