These 10 Cities in Oregon Have the Best Weather in the Entire State

Oregon rain is wonderful in its own, cozy way, but there are lots of sunny places in Oregon, too. Sure, many people look forward to the winter season in Oregon, with rain pitter-pattering on the roof and staying in to read or watch movies, the fireplace warming their toes. That being said, there are times when many of us Oregonians find ourselves longing for sunshine and wondering, "What are the sunniest cities in Oregon?"

Long hot summers, vitamin D, dry winters, and not having to carry an umbrella everywhere you go – these are just a few of the characteristics of the sunniest cities in Oregon. But it’s not up to you to determine what towns boast the best weather in Oregon. Using information gathered from Best Places, we’ve made a list of the cities and towns with the best weather in Oregon based on the number of sunny days per year.

1. Klamath Falls

Situated near the California border, not far from the Willamette National Forest, Klamath Falls takes the title of the sunniest city in the state, boasting the best climate in Oregon with nearly 300 days of sunshine.

2. Malin

Head over to Malin to escape the rain; Malin has the second-most sunny days in Oregon at around 240.

3. Chiloquin

Located along the Williamson River near the Winema National Forest, Chiloquin is a great place to soak up the sun, with around 215 sunny days each year. It's also a must-visit for train enthusiasts since it's home to the Train Mountain Railroad Museum.

4. Crane

This small town in Harney County has only five businesses and ranks fourth among the sunniest places in Oregon, with 215 days of sunshine. And like Hines, it boasts some of the best hot springs in Oregon.

5. Hines

Hines is a small city outside of Burns (which, by the way, is home to some of the best hot springs in Oregon) with roots in the lumber industry, and plenty of sunshine (averaging 214 days per year), of course.

6. Merrill

Merrill is a little city with lots of sun and the beloved Klamath Basin Potato Festival. With 214 sunny days on average each year, the weather should be good for the festival!

7. Altamont

Situated outside the Klamath Falls city limits, Altamont’s 19,000 residents enjoy great weather and abundant sunshine — 224 days on average per year, in fact!

8. Bonanza

With over 200 beautiful days annually, this town on the Lost River near the California border gets a lot of sunlight. An abundance of sunlight isn't the town's only perk, though. It's also a short drive to some great sites, including Crater Lake National Park.

9. Lakeview

Get your tan on in Lakeview, the city with the ninth best weather in Oregon, with just over 200 days of sunshine. But being one of the sunniest places in Oregon isn't Lakeview's only distinguishing characteristic. There's also the fact that it's the tallest town in Oregon.

10. New Pine Creek

New Pine Creek is a small town in Lake County and is the tenth sunniest city in Oregon, with an average of 213 sunny days. That's not the only thing that makes it one of the most unique towns in Oregon, though. There's also the fact that it's half in Oregon and half in California.

So, did you know these were the sunniest places in Oregon? Of course, the best weather in Oregon isn’t limited to the sunniest cities in Oregon. One reason to love Oregon is the varied weather. Whether you’re a fan of rain, snow, or clear blue skies, there’s certainly a city for you. Clean air, cool breezes, sunshine — what do you think is the perfect weather?

Maybe "the best climate in Oregon" doesn't interest you. That's okay! There are so many wonderful cities in the state. And if you need some convincing, check out the best places to live in Oregon.