by Mille Tappe

Created on: May 30, 2008   Last Updated: April 18, 2011

It's a well-worn saying, but some places wear it better than others. "If you don't like the weather, just wait five minutes" never felt truer than in Sunriver Oregon. The everchanging weather patterns bring a certain vitality to the outdoor experience that can't be had just anywhere.

Sunriver receives nearly every type of weather known to man, sometimes within the same day! This beautiful community experiences four full seasons, each with its own beauty. As a result, it is a community that has developed a rich recreational culture, and there are endless possibilities for fun and relaxation in the great outdoors. Fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, sightseeing, scenic tours, birdwatching if you enjoy it, you'll enjoy it more here.

Summer, everyone's favorite season, is fairly dry, and offers very comfortable days with temperatures often in the 80s. But beware the cool summer night, especially at the shoulder transitions of this season. Both desert and mountains are nearby, so your options for backdrops to your outdoor pursuits are plentiful.

With the onset of fall, the variability of Sunriver weather comes spectacularly into play. The warmest days can be downright magical. This is, for many people, the best time of the year for outdoor activity, as the human and insect populations dwindle, leaving you alone in your majestic surroundings. Hiking, biking, camping, or just relaxing on a veranda watching the sunset, whatever your recreational preference, fall in Sunriver makes it extra special.
If you enjoy winter sports, whether snowshoeing, skiing, or snowmobiling, you will be right at home in Sunriver. The area gets ample snowfall, averaging 34 inches annually. Yet mild temperatures, typically in the 40s, give you the best of both worlds. Even if you prefer to winter indoors near a fire and a hot beverage, you will be treated to beautiful vistas outside your window.

By the time spring rolls around, you'll have no doubt had enough of that fire and will be ready to hit the open trail. Spring is spectacular in Sunriver, with colors you'll only see at this time of the year, and the freshest air. The sun somehow seems warmer in spring, the breezes seem gentler. Take advantage of the beautiful surroundings and get out for some sightseeing or maybe a picnic.
This is an area that truly has it all in natural gifts. Sunriver will give you a fresh appreciation for the great outdoors.

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