Medford, Oregon Weather
Medford, Oregon — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Medford, Jackson County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Medford. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Medford is published on the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (KMFR) page, 5 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 2 airfields within reach of Medford have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Medford: Prospect State Airport (K64S) 56 km
Conditions reported at KMFR describe the airfield itself. Weather 5 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Medford specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Medford, Oregon
Medford, Oregon, unfolds in a valley cradled by the Siskiyou Mountains, a landscape shaped by the Rogue River's persistent journey towards the sea. It lies 24.4 miles east-south-east of Grants Pass, OR (from Grants Pass, OR: bearing 108°T), and is situated 4.0 miles south-south-east of Central Point. This fertile ground, historically rich with the bounty of orchards and vineyards, owes its early development to pioneers drawn by the promise of agriculture and the allure of the West. The economy of Medford has long been intertwined with the land, its prosperity once deeply rooted in logging and fruit packing, and now increasingly diversified to include technology and tourism, though the scent of ripe pears still occasionally drifts on the breeze. The very air here seems to hold a quiet resilience, a testament to generations who have coaxed sustenance from this sun-drenched earth. The cultural character of Medford is one of pragmatic optimism, a blend of frontier spirit and modern sensibility, where community gatherings often revolve around the harvest and local arts. While no single landmark dominates the skyline, the presence of Lithia Park, with its meandering paths and natural beauty, offers a constant invitation to pause and reflect, its ancient trees whispering stories of seasons past. Medford is home to Southern Oregon University, a vibrant hub of learning that infuses the city with youthful energy and intellectual curiosity. The spirit of competition is alive in its sports teams, and the annual Pear Blossom Festival remains a cherished tradition, a colourful celebration of identity and renewal. Though no globally recognized celebrities claim exclusive Medford residency, the city has been a welcoming backdrop for many who have passed through, leaving their own subtle imprint on its evolving narrative.
Live animated radar for Medford and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Medford, Jackson County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 42.326515°N, 122.875595°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 97501, 97504 |
| Area Code | 541 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Medford, Oregon Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Medford, Oregon, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Medford includes coordinates 42.326515°N, 122.875595°W, situated in Jackson County. ZIP code 97501, 97504. Telephone area code: 541. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
