{"id":502,"date":"2023-11-22T22:37:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T22:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newerahomes.com\/blog\/?p=502"},"modified":"2025-10-24T18:06:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:06:32","slug":"central-oregon-climate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newerahomes.com\/blog\/central-oregon-climate\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Oregon Climate: Weather in the Shadow of the Cascades"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#co\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Oregon Year-Round Weather<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hd\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasons in Bend, Oregon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tb\">The Best Time to Visit Central Oregon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#lr\">Local Resources for Central Oregon Weather Forecasts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mc\">More Common Questions About Central Oregon\u2019s Climate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dw\">Discover Why We Love Central Oregon\u2019s Climate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Oregon, often referred to as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonlive.com\/entertainment\/erry-2018\/06\/f6bc268b627388\/10_natural_treasures_of_oregon.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high desert<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonconservationstrategy.org\/strategy-habitat\/sagebrush-habitats\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shrub-steppe<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> region, offers a unique climate shaped by its geography. Nestled just east of the Cascade Mountains, the region experiences a rain shadow effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-503 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/newerahomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/map.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newerahomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/map.webp 990w, https:\/\/www.newerahomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/map-283x300.webp 283w, https:\/\/www.newerahomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/map-967x1024.webp 967w, https:\/\/www.newerahomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/map-768x813.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image courtesy of <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/earth.google.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Earth<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the mountains just to the east blocking precipitation, the area receives very little rainfall and a lot of sunshine compared to other parts of the Beaver State. In fact, Bend, Oregon boasts the most sunshine annually in the entire state, making it the perfect place to call home for those who enjoy copious sunshine, seasonal beauty, and all-around pleasant weather.<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"co\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Oregon Year-Round Weather<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Central Oregon, we enjoy warm summers and mild winters. Our winter temperatures average from the 20s to 40s, while summer days often reach the mid-80s. Annually, we receive up to 30 inches of precipitation, primarily as snow. This makes Central Oregon one of the regions with the most enjoyable climates in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Sunny &amp; Cloudy Days:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Over 290 sunny days a year, including 150+ clear days and 105+ partly sunny days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Temperature:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moderate days and cool nights, with summer peaks in the mid-80s and winter lows in the 20s.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Precipitation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ranges from 10 to 30 inches annually, mostly as snow between November and February. Occasional summer thunderstorms bring brief, light rain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Humidity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The low humidity in our high-desert climate makes even the hottest summer days comfortable without air conditioning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Wind:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wind speeds average 5 to 7 MPH year-round, typically from the south to southeast in winter and west to northwest in other seasons.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"hd\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasons in Bend, Oregon<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Oregon experiences four distinct seasons. As time passes in the mid-state, each season unfolds with its own distinct charm and weather patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that the climate data presented here is for Bend. There are regional fluctuations<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to check weather averages for a specific locale, the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/wrh\/Climate?wfo=pdt\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Weather Service<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides up-to-date information<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the high desert thaws, spring brings rejuvenation to the land. You\u2019ll see plenty of sunshine with occasional rain showers lasting through the end of May and sometimes into June. Temperatures typically range between 50\u00baF and 60\u00baF. Areas like the Ochoco Mountain foothills will see an enchanting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deschuteslandtrust.org\/news\/blog\/2021-blog-posts\/wildflowers-of-ochocos\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wildflower bloom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in spring and early summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average high: 52\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average low: 28\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rain: 0.7\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average snowfall: 1.5\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average high: 58\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average low: 31\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rain: 0.8\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average snowfall: 0.7\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average high: 66\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average low: 37\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rain: 1\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average snowfall: 0\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-505\" src=\"https:\/\/newerahomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/clint-mckoy-mmxboIeoryQ-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newerahomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/clint-mckoy-mmxboIeoryQ-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.newerahomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/clint-mckoy-mmxboIeoryQ-unsplash-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summertime in Central Oregon can come with some intense heat, and temperatures can easily exceed 100\u00baF. The highest temperature ever recorded in Bend was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bendbulletin.com\/localstate\/bend-sees-highest-ever-recorded-temp\/article_83ece248-daa1-11eb-92d6-3b2696c16fc4.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">107\u00baF on June 27, 2021<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Not every day breaks the mercury, however, and there are plenty of pleasant warm and dry days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average high: 74\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average low: 42\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rain: 0.7\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average snowfall: 0\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average high: 84\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average low: 49\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rain: 0.4\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average snowfall: 0\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average high: 83\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average low: 48\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rainfall: 0.35\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average snowfall: 0\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fall<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you might expect, temperatures mellow out in the region during autumn. There\u2019s still plenty of sun and plenty of warmth for the first part of fall. Mornings are often crisp, and afternoons can be breezy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average high: 76\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average low: 41\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rainfall: 0.3\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average snowfall: 0\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average high: 63\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average low: 34\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rainfall: 0.7\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average snowfall: 0.2\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average high: 49\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average low: 28\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rainfall: 1.3\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average snowfall: 2\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Oregon\u2019s winters are chilly, but not unbearably cold. Snowfall can vary a lot from year to year, but we certainly don\u2019t receive as much snowfall as the Cascades to the east.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average high: 41\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average low: 23\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rainfall: 2\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average snowfall: 5.3\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average high: 42\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average low: 25\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rain: 1.4\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average snowfall: 6.4\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average high: 46\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average low: 24\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rain: 1\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average snowfall: 5.5\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"tb\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Time to Visit Central Oregon<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like many places across the Pacific Northwest, summer is one of the best times to visit Central Oregon. June through September bring our best weather, our sunniest days, and everything you\u2019d want to see or do for the most part is open.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor enthusiasts travel to Central Oregon from all corners of North America to take part in hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, rock climbing, and much, much more. Deschutes County offers so much to do outdoors, it\u2019s amazing anybody stays inside during a Central Oregon summer.<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"lr\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Resources for Central Oregon Weather Forecasts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Era Homes recommends the following local resources for live weather forecasts and more information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bendbulletin.com\/weather\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend Bulletin<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bendweather.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend Weather<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centraloregondaily.com\/weather\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Oregon Daily Weather<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycentraloregon.com\/bend-weather\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Central Oregon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bendoregon.gov\/government\/departments\/engineering\/master-plans-and-analyses\/weather-data\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BendOregon.gov<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/fsinternet\/cs\/detail\/!ut\/p\/z1\/jVBNC4JAEP01Xp3BIqSbN4myk19ziVU2XVF3Wdeif9-CEVFmvdu8Lx4DBBlQzy6iYkbInrX2zmlz8nBC4OMxDJPIOzwIhBTyTz3ZP_WfaWvALwhs_J_8goGW61OguYWv-2G5IQplx2EHVLWymB4W9MXKr4A0P3PNtTtqS9fGqGHroINMKXccuJFKlG4pOwfnQrUcDGTvXlBdHGfYrKm4Xe8WPN2I\/dz\/d5\/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh\/?position=Not%20Yet%20Determined.Html&amp;pname=Deschutes&amp;ss=110601&amp;navtype=&amp;pnavid=&amp;navid=091000000000000&amp;ttype=detail&amp;cid=stelprdb5298341\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USDA Forest Service<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ktvz.com\/weather\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">News Channel 21 (KTVZ)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kcby.com\/weather\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KCBY 11<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-504\" src=\"https:\/\/newerahomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/josh-ludahl-2Gu0hi5RoZQ-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newerahomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/josh-ludahl-2Gu0hi5RoZQ-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.newerahomes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/josh-ludahl-2Gu0hi5RoZQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"mc\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Common Questions About Central Oregon\u2019s Climate<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does Central Oregon get tornadoes?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The whole state of Oregon averages up to three tornadoes annually. Often, Oregon sees no tornadoes in a calendar year. Tornado Project Online has a great list to give you more information broken down by county <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tornadoproject.com\/alltorns\/ortorn.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the coldest month in Central Oregon?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December is typically the coldest month in Central Oregon with the temperature dipping into the low-20s and staying there for days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the hottest month?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 84\u00baF, July has the highest average temperature of any month in Central Oregon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many inches of snow does Central Oregon get?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Oregon gets between 3\u201d and 30\u201d of snow annually \u2014 just depends on how unlucky we get.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"dw\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover Why We Love Central Oregon\u2019s Climate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Era Homes knows Central Oregon is beautiful and the weather is perfect. We also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newerahomes.com\/about-us\/index.shtml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">know how to build homes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that stand up to the test of time and anything Oregon throws at them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you considering moving or <a href=\"https:\/\/newerahomes.com\/blog\/retiring-in-oregon\/\">retiring to Central Oregon<\/a>? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newerahomes.com\/contact\/index.shtml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact New Era Homes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today and find out how we can support life\u2019s next best adventure with the custom home of your dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Central Oregon, often referred to as a high desert or shrub-steppe region, offers a unique climate shaped by its geography. 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