LOCATION

C

IMATE

At 1,382 feet above sea level, Medford is protected by surrounding mountains, and the area is favored with a mild climate. Annual average rainfall is 18-20 inches, about the same as San Francisco. The seasons are clearly defined, temperatures are generally mild overall, and yearly snowfall is three to four inches on the valley floor. The median winter temperature is 36 degrees. Summers are warm with a median temperature of 94 degrees and an average of 15 days over 100 degrees. Humidity is low.  

Medford weather conditions are normally on the pleasant side of comfortable.  Click here to view a live weather cam of the area.  

FESTIVALS

Medford is the host to a variety of events and festivals all year around. Each season brings something new and unique. Starting in the spring, the Rogue Valley celebrates in a way that only the “largest pear capita” region in the nation can with the ‘Pear Blossom Parade and Run’. 

 The Art In Bloom festival in May is a gathering of the fine local art, musical performances and workshops for the entire family. Medford Cruise begins the summer with three-days of classic cars, live entertainment, show & shine, cruise and much more! July’s summer sun brings with it the Jackson County Fair and the Rogue Valley Balloon Rally. During the magical days of fall the Medford Jazz Jubilee fills the streets with fantastic Dixieland, traditional jazz, blues and swing music.  

Fall Harvest festivals are always filled with family fun in Medford. Celebrations range from the annual Jackson County Harvest Festival, to pumpkin patch harvesting and face painting at Pheasant Fields Harvest Festival, and don’t miss a chance to get really messy at the local wineries annual grape crunch. Providence Festival of Trees is a Christmas wonderland of decorated trees, wreaths and stockings, an event any kid at heart truly enjoys. (click for entire listing)

AIRLINES/TRANSPORTATION

The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, located in Medford, is the areas regional airport serving Jackson County, the entire Rogue Valley, and seven addition counties. Currently there are four airline carriers servicing the airport with approximately 56 arriving and departing flights daily. Non-stop jet service to Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. Click here for a complete listing of the area transportation options. 

DID YOU KNOW:

• The Oregon Motto is "She Flies With Her Own Wings"
• Oregon's state flag pictures a beaver on its reverse side. It is the only state flag to carry two separate designs.
• The Oregon Grape (Berberis aquifolium) is the Oregon flower.
• Oregon's state birthday is on February 14, Valentine's Day
• The Square Dance is the Oregon state dance
• The Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the Oregon fish.
• The Oregon Swallowtail (Papilio oregonius) is the Oregon insect.
• The Beaver (Castor canadensis) is the Oregon animal.
• The Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) is the Oregon bird.
• The hazelnut (corylus avellana) is the Oregon nut.
• The Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is the Oregon tree.
• Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state.
• Oregon and New Jersey are the only states without self-serve gas stations.
• Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States. It was formed more than 6,500 years ago. Its crystal-blue waters are world reowned.
• "Oregon, My Oregon" is the state song.
• THERE IS NO SALES TAX IN OREGON!!