Oxbow, OR
Historical community (former settlement) in Baker County, Oregon
Oxbow is a historical community (former settlement) in Baker County, Oregon. It is 14.0 miles SW of Halfway, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97840.
Oxbow at a glance
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Baker County
- ZIP code
- 97840
- Nearest town
- Halfway (14.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 44.9658, -116.8514
Weather in Oxbow now
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Oxbow weather by the hour
Oxbow weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oxbow.
This week in Oxbow
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oxbow
What is the weather usually like in Oxbow?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 14.8 inprecipitation per year · 377 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oxbow: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BROWNLEE DAM, ID US (USC00101180), adjusted for the elevation of Oxbow.
Oxbow weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oxbow through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:00 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:16 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| June | 4:58 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| July | 5:13 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| August | 5:48 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:08 PM | 8 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Oxbow?
Oxbow has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-3°C).
It gets about 14.8 inches (377 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Oxbow 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 Oxbow
The closest live webcam is Pine: OR86 at Halfway Valley, 15.9 miles SW of Oxbow.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oxbow.
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Questions about Oxbow
Where is Oxbow, OR?
Oxbow is a historical community (former settlement) in Baker County, Oregon, 14.0 miles SW of Halfway.
What county is Oxbow in?
Oxbow is in Baker County, Oregon.
What is the ZIP code of Oxbow, OR?
The ZIP code for Oxbow is 97840.
What is the nearest town to Oxbow?
Halfway, 14.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oxbow?
Yes. The closest is Pine: OR86 at Halfway Valley, 15.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oxbow?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Oxbow?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Oxbow?
About 14.8 inches (377 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Oxbow?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Oxbow?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oxbow have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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