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Gearhart (OR) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Gearhart experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Gearhart is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like December.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Gearhart has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2173 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 350 mm of precipitation, recorded across 24 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 29 mm over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gearhart Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Gearhart. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Astoria, the United States of America (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Astoria, the United States of America (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Forecast for Gearhart (OR)

Sat   Dec 21
17°C | 9°C
S 9 m/s
7.1 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sun   Dec 22
13°C | 9°C
S 9 m/s
16 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Mon   Dec 23
12°C | 6°C
E 9 m/s
10 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

The best time of year to visit Gearhart 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 Gearhart?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gearhart?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gearhart?
    November tops the wettest month list with 350 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gearhart?
    July is the driest month with 29 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Gearhart?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.

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