Olex, OR
Unincorporated community in Gilliam County, Oregon
Olex is a small unincorporated community in Gilliam County, Oregon. It is 15.6 miles N of Arlington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97812.
Olex at a glance
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Gilliam County
- ZIP code
- 97812
- Nearest town
- Arlington (15.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 45.4972, -120.1678
Weather in Olex now
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Olex weather by the hour
Olex weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Olex.
This week in Olex
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Olex
What is the weather usually like in Olex?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 9.3 inprecipitation per year · 236 mm
- 5.3 insnowfall per year · 13 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Olex: 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 Olex.
Olex weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Olex through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 10 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:19 PM | 8 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Olex?
Olex 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 Olex 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 Olex
The closest live webcam is Arlington › North-east: Alkali Canyon, 15.5 miles N of Olex.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Olex.
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Questions about Olex
Where is Olex, OR?
Olex is an unincorporated community in Gilliam County, Oregon, 15.6 miles N of Arlington.
What county is Olex in?
Olex is in Gilliam County, Oregon.
What is the ZIP code of Olex, OR?
The ZIP code for Olex is 97812.
What is the nearest town to Olex?
Arlington, 15.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Olex?
Yes. The closest is Arlington › North-east: Alkali Canyon, 15.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Olex?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Olex?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Olex?
About 9.3 inches (236 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Olex?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Olex?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Olex have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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