Welches, OR

Unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon

Welches is a small unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon. It is 1.5 miles W of Mount Hood Villages, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97067.

Welches at a glance

State
Oregon
County
Clackamas County
ZIP code
97067
Nearest town
Mount Hood Villages (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
45.3283, -121.9597

Weather in Welches now

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Welches weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Welches

What is the weather usually like in Welches?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°35°48°62°75°37°26°Jan38°26°Feb41°28°Mar45°31°Apr54°36°May59°41°Jun69°47°Jul70°48°Aug64°45°Sep53°37°Oct42°30°Nov35°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

12.6"Jan9.6"Feb9.4"Mar7.8"Apr5.8"May4.0"Jun0.9"Jul1.1"Aug3.1"Sep8.4"Oct12.7"Nov14.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GOVERNMENT CAMP, OR US (USC00353402), adjusted for the elevation of Welches.

Welches weather month by month

January
37° 26°F
12.6 in of rain · 17 wet days❄ 48.8 in of snow
February
38° 26°F
9.6 in of rain · 15 wet days❄ 39.5 in of snow
March
41° 28°F
9.4 in of rain · 17 wet days❄ 35.6 in of snow
April
45° 31°F
7.8 in of rain · 16 wet days❄ 17.6 in of snow
May
54° 36°F
5.8 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
June
59° 41°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
July
69° 47°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
70° 48°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
64° 45°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
October
53° 37°F
8.4 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
November
42° 30°F
12.7 in of rain · 16 wet days❄ 30.6 in of snow
December
35° 26°F
14.4 in of rain · 18 wet days❄ 51.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Welches through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:41 AM4:53 PM9 h 11 min
February7:06 AM5:36 PM10 h 29 min
March7:18 AM7:15 PM11 h 57 min
April6:20 AM7:55 PM13 h 35 min
May5:35 AM8:32 PM14 h 57 min
June5:17 AM8:59 PM15 h 42 min
July5:33 AM8:54 PM15 h 21 min
August6:07 AM8:16 PM14 h 8 min
September6:45 AM7:20 PM12 h 35 min
October7:22 AM6:24 PM11 h 1 min
November7:05 AM4:39 PM9 h 34 min
December7:38 AM4:27 PM8 h 48 min

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

What is the weather like in Welches?

Welches has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 70°F (21°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 89.8 inches (2,280 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 232 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Welches 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 Welches

The closest live webcam is Welches: US26 at Arlie Mitchell Rd, 2.3 miles E of Welches.

Welches: US26 at Arlie Mitchell RdWelches · 2.3 mi EOn Windy
The Villages at Mount Hood: US26 at Brightwoodunknown · 4.9 mi NWOn Windy
Government Camp: US26 at USFS Rd 35Government Camp · 5.3 mi EOn Windy
Government Camp: US26 at Run Away Truck RampGovernment Camp · 7.1 mi EOn Windy
Government Camp: US26 at West of Mirror Lake TrailheadGovernment Camp · 8.4 mi EOn Windy
Government Camp: US26 at Ski Bowl WestGovernment Camp · 9.0 mi EOn Windy
Clackamas › Southunknown · 9.2 mi EOn Windy
Clackamas: Mt. Hood Skibowlunknown · 9.3 mi EOn Windy
Sandy: US26 at Cherryville DrSandy · 9.3 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Welches

Where is Welches, OR?

Welches is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon, 1.5 miles W of Mount Hood Villages.

What county is Welches in?

Welches is in Clackamas County, Oregon.

What is the ZIP code of Welches, OR?

The ZIP code for Welches is 97067.

What is the nearest town to Welches?

Mount Hood Villages, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Welches?

Yes. The closest is Welches: US26 at Arlie Mitchell Rd, 2.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Welches?

August, with an average high of 70°F (21°C).

What is the coldest month in Welches?

December, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Welches?

About 89.8 inches (2,280 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Welches?

Yes, about 232 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Welches?

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

What climate does Welches have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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