Sparta, OR
Unincorporated community in Baker County, Oregon
Sparta is a small unincorporated community in Baker County, Oregon. It is 10.3 miles SE of Richland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97870.
Sparta at a glance
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Baker County
- ZIP code
- 97870
- Nearest town
- Richland (10.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 44.8711, -117.3231
Weather in Sparta now
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Sparta weather by the hour
Sparta weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sparta.
This week in Sparta
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sparta
What is the weather usually like in Sparta?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 21.3 inprecipitation per year · 540 mm
- 62.3 insnowfall per year · 158 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sparta: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HALFWAY, OR US (USC00353604), adjusted for the elevation of Sparta.
Sparta weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sparta through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:02 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:18 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| June | 5:00 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| July | 5:16 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:10 PM | 8 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sparta?
Sparta has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 21.3 inches (540 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 62 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sparta 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 Sparta
The closest live webcam is Pine: OR86 at Halfway Valley, 10.3 miles E of Sparta.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sparta.
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Questions about Sparta
Where is Sparta, OR?
Sparta is an unincorporated community in Baker County, Oregon, 10.3 miles SE of Richland.
What county is Sparta in?
Sparta is in Baker County, Oregon.
What is the ZIP code of Sparta, OR?
The ZIP code for Sparta is 97870.
What is the nearest town to Sparta?
Richland, 10.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sparta?
Yes. The closest is Pine: OR86 at Halfway Valley, 10.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sparta?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sparta?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Sparta?
About 21.3 inches (540 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sparta?
Yes, about 62 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sparta?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sparta have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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