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Groundhog Falls

Oregon

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Groundhog Falls is a waterfall in Malheur County, Oregon, at about 4,760 feet.

Waterfall Facts

Elevation

4,760 ft

Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).

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Location

Groundhog Falls

Oregon

Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–78°F and lows of 39–46°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Sheaville 1 Se, OR weather station, 31 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan38° high20° low
  2. Feb44° high23° low
  3. Mar52° high28° low
  4. Apr58° high32° low
  5. May67° high39° low
  6. Jun78° high46° low
  7. Jul90° high54° low
  8. Aug89° high53° low
  9. Sep79° high44° low
  10. Oct63° high34° low
  11. Nov49° high24° low
  12. Dec38° high19° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Vale District · Bureau of Land Management
Nearest town
Jordan Valley, Oregon · 22 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

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Best time to visit Groundhog Falls

Best months: April–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

    38° / 20°

  2. Feb

    44° / 23°

  3. Mar

    52° / 28°

  4. Apr

    58° / 32°

  5. May

    67° / 39°

  6. Jun

    78° / 46°

  7. Jul

    90° / 54°

  8. Aug

    89° / 53°

  9. Sep

    79° / 44°

  10. Oct

    63° / 34°

  11. Nov

    49° / 24°

  12. Dec

    38° / 19°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sheaville 1 Se, OR, 31.2 mi away at 4,620 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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