Oregon · Lake fishing · Joseph

Downey Lake

Jun–Oct
best months

Downey Lake is a 76-acre lake near Joseph, Oregon, at about 4,916 feet.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Downey Lake

    Best months: June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 19°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 19°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 26°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 30°

      14 wet

    5. May

      61° / 39°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 44°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 49°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 49°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 43°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 34°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 25°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 18°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Joseph, OR, 12.4 mi away at 4,184 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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