Starkey, OR

Unincorporated community in Union County, Oregon

Starkey is a small unincorporated community in Union County, Oregon. It is 17.9 miles NE of La Grande, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97850.

Starkey at a glance

State
Oregon
County
Union County
ZIP code
97850
Nearest town
La Grande (17.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
45.2217, -118.4247

Weather in Starkey now

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Starkey weather by the hour

Starkey weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Starkey

What is the weather usually like in Starkey?

Dsb
Warm-summer Mediterranean continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°56°74°92°39°25°Jan44°27°Feb52°31°Mar59°35°Apr68°42°May75°49°Jun86°55°Jul87°53°Aug77°45°Sep62°36°Oct48°30°Nov39°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.7"Jan1.2"Feb1.7"Mar1.8"Apr2.2"May1.4"Jun0.6"Jul0.7"Aug0.7"Sep1.6"Oct1.9"Nov1.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LA GRANDE, OR US (USC00354622), adjusted for the elevation of Starkey.

Starkey weather month by month

January
39° 25°F
1.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
February
44° 27°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
March
52° 31°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
April
59° 35°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
68° 42°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
75° 49°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
86° 55°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
87° 53°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
77° 45°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
62° 36°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
48° 30°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
December
39° 24°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Starkey through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM4:39 PM9 h 12 min
February6:52 AM5:22 PM10 h 30 min
March7:03 AM7:01 PM11 h 57 min
April6:06 AM7:41 PM13 h 34 min
May5:21 AM8:18 PM14 h 56 min
June5:03 AM8:44 PM15 h 41 min
July5:19 AM8:40 PM15 h 20 min
August5:53 AM8:02 PM14 h 8 min
September6:31 AM7:06 PM12 h 34 min
October7:08 AM6:10 PM11 h 1 min
November6:50 AM4:25 PM9 h 35 min
December7:24 AM4:13 PM8 h 49 min

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

What is the weather like in Starkey?

Starkey has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 17.4 inches (442 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Starkey 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 Starkey

The closest live webcam is Union: OR244 at Ukiah-Hilgard Summit, 5.8 miles SW of Starkey.

Union: OR244 at Ukiah-Hilgard Summitunknown · 5.8 mi SWOn Windy
Union: OR244 at Ukiah-Hilgard Summitunknown · 5.8 mi SWOn Windy
La Grande: I-84 at Spring CreekLa Grande · 12.7 mi NEOn Windy
Island City: I-84 at ORE244 HilgardIsland City · 12.9 mi NEOn Windy
Meacham: I-84 at - WBMeacham · 17.8 mi NOn Windy
Meacham: I-84 at - EBMeacham · 17.8 mi NOn Windy
Island City: I-84 at GekelerIsland City · 19.1 mi EOn Windy
La Grande: RampGate I-84 EB at Union InterchangeLa Grande · 19.4 mi EOn Windy
Union: I-84 at Ladd CreekUnion · 19.4 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Starkey

Where is Starkey, OR?

Starkey is an unincorporated community in Union County, Oregon, 17.9 miles NE of La Grande.

What county is Starkey in?

Starkey is in Union County, Oregon.

What is the ZIP code of Starkey, OR?

The ZIP code for Starkey is 97850.

What is the nearest town to Starkey?

La Grande, 17.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Starkey?

Yes. The closest is Union: OR244 at Ukiah-Hilgard Summit, 5.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Starkey?

August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Starkey?

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

How much does it rain in Starkey?

About 17.4 inches (442 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Starkey?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Starkey?

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

What climate does Starkey have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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