|
Location
Ashland is 15 miles north of the California border on I-5 at the
south end of the Rogue Valley, sitting about 2,000 feet above sea
level. Mt. Ashland stands to the south at 7,500 feet high, and the
Cascade Range lies to the east.
Climate
Although the weather is fairly mild, Ashland has four distinct seasons.
The hills turn green with spring rains and golden brown in summer's
heat. Fall brings crisp days and chilly nights along with the leaves
turning color. And in the winter, when it snows the hills are beautiful
and dusted in white.
Temperature
Summer highs are typically in the 80s with lows in the 50s, but
there are usually six weeks of highs in the 90s with the occasional
100 degree day in August. Winters usually run in the mid-40s, with
lows in the 30s (although we can drop into the 20s and even single
digits on cold clear days). When it snows it typically melts by
midday, but higher elevations can take several days.
Rainfall
Despite Oregon's reputation for rain, Ashland averages only 19 inches
per year, plus 10 inches of snow.
Growing Season
We are in USDA Zone 7 and our growing season of 170 days starts
April 30. Ashland is an excellent place to garden. Since the run
of the century, the orchard industry has played a prominent role
in our agriculture and we are known as "pear country."
The climate is also conducive to growing grapes, with five wineries
in the immediate area.
|
|
Photo by Rob Werfel courtesy Ashland
Chamber of Commerce.
Town Profile
Population
and Demographics
Major
Economic Sectors
Economic
Resources
Employment
Largest
Employers
Government
Ashland Chamber of Commerce
Address: 110 E Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 482-3486
Website: Ashland
Chamber of Commerce
All information on this
page is courtesy of the Ashland Chamber of Commerce.
|
