Sinks, OR

Historical community (former settlement) in Sherman County, Oregon

Sinks is a historical community (former settlement) in Sherman County, Oregon. It is 4.6 miles SW of Wasco, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97065.

Sinks at a glance

State
Oregon
County
Sherman County
ZIP code
97065
Nearest town
Wasco (4.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
45.6181, -120.6111

Weather in Sinks now

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Sinks weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sinks

What is the weather usually like in Sinks?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°54°72°89°40°24°Jan45°26°Feb52°30°Mar59°35°Apr67°42°May74°47°Jun84°53°Jul84°53°Aug76°45°Sep62°36°Oct48°29°Nov40°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.5"Jan1.1"Feb1.0"Mar1.0"Apr1.0"May0.6"Jun0.2"Jul0.2"Aug0.4"Sep1.1"Oct1.5"Nov1.6"Dec

Best time to visit Sinks: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MORO, OR US (USC00355734), adjusted for the elevation of Sinks.

Sinks weather month by month

January
40° 24°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
February
45° 26°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
March
52° 30°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
59° 35°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
May
67° 42°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
74° 47°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
84° 53°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
84° 53°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
76° 45°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
62° 36°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
48° 29°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
December
40° 24°F
1.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sinks through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM4:46 PM9 h 9 min
February7:02 AM5:30 PM10 h 28 min
March7:12 AM7:09 PM11 h 57 min
April6:14 AM7:50 PM13 h 35 min
May5:29 AM8:28 PM14 h 59 min
June5:10 AM8:55 PM15 h 44 min
July5:26 AM8:50 PM15 h 23 min
August6:01 AM8:11 PM14 h 10 min
September6:39 AM7:15 PM12 h 35 min
October7:17 AM6:18 PM11 h 0 min
November7:00 AM4:33 PM9 h 32 min
December7:34 AM4:20 PM8 h 46 min

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

What is the weather like in Sinks?

Sinks has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 11.0 inches (280 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sinks 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 Sinks

The closest live webcam is Wasco: US97 at, 5.5 miles W of Sinks.

Wasco: US97 atWasco · 5.5 mi WOn Windy
Wasco › North-east: John Day River BridgeWasco · 7.9 mi NOn Windy
Wasco: US97 at Biggs JctWasco · 11.3 mi WOn Windy
Wasco: U.S. 97Wasco · 11.4 mi WOn Windy
Maryhill › North-east: US 97 at MP 2.2: SR14unknown · 11.5 mi NWOn Windy
The Dalles: I-84 at CeliloThe Dalles · 17.9 mi WOn Windy
Arlington › North-east: Alkali CanyonArlington · 20.8 mi EOn Windy
Klickitat County: US 97 at MP 27.1: Satus Passunknown · 25.4 mi NOn Windy
Murdock: SR 14 at MP 83.5: DallesportMurdock · 26.4 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sinks

Where is Sinks, OR?

Sinks is a historical community (former settlement) in Sherman County, Oregon, 4.6 miles SW of Wasco.

What county is Sinks in?

Sinks is in Sherman County, Oregon.

What is the ZIP code of Sinks, OR?

The ZIP code for Sinks is 97065.

What is the nearest town to Sinks?

Wasco, 4.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sinks?

Yes. The closest is Wasco: US97 at, 5.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sinks?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Sinks?

December, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Sinks?

About 11.0 inches (280 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Sinks?

Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sinks?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sinks have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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