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McKay Reservoir

Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

McKay Reservoir is a 1,174-acre reservoir near Pendleton, Oregon, at about 1,261 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit McKay Reservoir

    Best months: March–June and September–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

      45° / 28°

    2. Feb

      49° / 29°

    3. Mar

      58° / 33°

    4. Apr

      65° / 38°

    5. May

      73° / 45°

    6. Jun

      80° / 51°

    7. Jul

      90° / 56°

    8. Aug

      90° / 54°

    9. Sep

      80° / 46°

    10. Oct

      66° / 38°

    11. Nov

      52° / 32°

    12. Dec

      43° / 28°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pendleton Dwtn, OR, 6.2 mi away at 1,040 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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