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Cannon Beach (OR) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Cannon Beach experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Cannon Beach is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in August to a chilly 8°C in December.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 3°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Cannon Beach has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2420 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Cannon Beach, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 406 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 23 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 31 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Cannon Beach Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Cannon Beach, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Astoria, the United States of America (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Astoria, the United States of America (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Forecast for Cannon Beach (OR)

Fri   Dec 27
11°C | 8°C
S 11 m/s
14 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Sat   Dec 28
11°C | 6°C
SW 12 m/s
9.1 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sun   Dec 29
9°C | 5°C
W 7 m/s
9.7 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

The best time of year to visit Cannon Beach in the United States of America

During the months of July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Cannon Beach?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cannon Beach?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cannon Beach?
    November tops the wettest month list with 406 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cannon Beach?
    July is the driest month with 31 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cannon Beach?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.