Surprise Valley, OR

Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon

Surprise Valley is a small unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon. It is 2.4 miles SE of Canyonville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97417.

Surprise Valley at a glance

State
Oregon
County
Douglas County
ZIP code
97417
Nearest town
Canyonville (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
42.9542, -123.3083

Weather in Surprise Valley now

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Surprise Valley weather by the hour

Surprise Valley weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Surprise Valley

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Surprise Valley

What is the weather usually like in Surprise Valley?

Csa
Hot-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°48°63°79°94°53°37°Jan57°37°Feb62°39°Mar66°41°Apr74°47°May80°51°Jun88°55°Jul89°54°Aug84°49°Sep71°43°Oct58°41°Nov51°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.7"Jan3.4"Feb3.4"Mar2.5"Apr1.9"May1.0"Jun0.3"Jul0.3"Aug0.7"Sep2.3"Oct4.6"Nov6.2"Dec

Best time to visit Surprise Valley: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RIDDLE, OR US (USC00357169), adjusted for the elevation of Surprise Valley.

Surprise Valley weather month by month

January
53° 37°F
4.7 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
57° 37°F
3.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
March
62° 39°F
3.4 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
66° 41°F
2.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
74° 47°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
80° 51°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
88° 55°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
89° 54°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
84° 49°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
71° 43°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 41°F
4.6 in of rain · 11 wet days
December
51° 37°F
6.2 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Surprise Valley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:39 AM5:05 PM9 h 26 min
February7:08 AM5:46 PM10 h 37 min
March7:23 AM7:21 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:57 PM13 h 27 min
May5:48 AM8:31 PM14 h 43 min
June5:31 AM8:55 PM15 h 23 min
July5:46 AM8:51 PM15 h 5 min
August6:18 AM8:17 PM13 h 58 min
September6:51 AM7:24 PM12 h 32 min
October7:25 AM6:32 PM11 h 6 min
November7:04 AM4:51 PM9 h 46 min
December7:35 AM4:41 PM9 h 5 min

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

What is the weather like in Surprise Valley?

Surprise Valley has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 31.1 inches (790 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Surprise Valley is May to July and 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 Surprise Valley

The closest live webcam is Tri City: I-5 at Chadwick Ln, 2.5 miles NW of Surprise Valley.

Tri City: I-5 at Chadwick LnTri City · 2.5 mi NWOn Windy
Myrtle Creek: I-5 atMyrtle Creek · 4.7 mi NOn Windy
Myrtle Creek: I-5 atMyrtle Creek · 4.9 mi NOn Windy
Myrtle Creek: I-5 atMyrtle Creek · 4.9 mi NOn Windy
Myrtle Creek: I-5 atMyrtle Creek · 5.0 mi NOn Windy
Canyonville: I-5 at Canyon MtCanyonville · 9.1 mi SOn Windy
Canyonville: I-5 at Canyon MtCanyonville · 9.1 mi SOn Windy
Round Prairie: I-5 at Roberts MountainRound Prairie · 10.8 mi NOn Windy
Round Prairie: I-5 at Roberts MountainRound Prairie · 10.8 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Surprise Valley.

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Map of Surprise Valley, OR

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Questions about Surprise Valley

Where is Surprise Valley, OR?

Surprise Valley is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, 2.4 miles SE of Canyonville.

What county is Surprise Valley in?

Surprise Valley is in Douglas County, Oregon.

What is the ZIP code of Surprise Valley, OR?

The ZIP code for Surprise Valley is 97417.

What is the nearest town to Surprise Valley?

Canyonville, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Surprise Valley?

Yes. The closest is Tri City: I-5 at Chadwick Ln, 2.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Surprise Valley?

August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Surprise Valley?

December, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Surprise Valley?

About 31.1 inches (790 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Surprise Valley?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Surprise Valley?

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

What climate does Surprise Valley have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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