Murphy, OR
Unincorporated community in Josephine County, Oregon
Murphy is a small unincorporated community in Josephine County, Oregon. It is 2.0 miles NW of New Hope, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97527.
Murphy at a glance
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Josephine County
- ZIP code
- 97527
- Nearest town
- New Hope (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 42.3478, -123.3322
Weather in Murphy now
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Murphy weather by the hour
Murphy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Murphy.
This week in Murphy
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Murphy
What is the weather usually like in Murphy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 35°F average low
- 31.3 inprecipitation per year · 795 mm
- 0.9 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Murphy: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRANTS PASS, OR US (USC00353445), adjusted for the elevation of Murphy.
Murphy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Murphy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Murphy?
Murphy has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 31.3 inches (795 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Murphy is May–June and September–October. 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 Murphy
The closest live webcam is Grants Pass: US199 at, 5.2 miles N of Murphy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Murphy.
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Questions about Murphy
Where is Murphy, OR?
Murphy is an unincorporated community in Josephine County, Oregon, 2.0 miles NW of New Hope.
What county is Murphy in?
Murphy is in Josephine County, Oregon.
What is the ZIP code of Murphy, OR?
The ZIP code for Murphy is 97527.
What is the nearest town to Murphy?
New Hope, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Murphy?
Yes. The closest is Grants Pass: US199 at, 5.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Murphy?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Murphy?
December, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Murphy?
About 31.3 inches (795 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Murphy?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Murphy?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Murphy have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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