Medford
is a mid-size city located in southwestern Oregon, about 27 miles from the California-Oregon border. Known for its' pears and timber products, visitors to Medford will see miles and miles of fruit and timber trees as they approach the area. Its' affordable lodging and central location in the midst of the southern Oregon recreational playground makes Medford a very popular tourist destination. It's just a short drive to beautiful areas such as the Oregon Caves National Monument, Crater Lake, the Rogue River Valley, the Klamath National Forest, Mt. Ashland Ski Resort, as well as 23 city, 10 county and 2 state parks and 10 golf courses. No wonder so many people are discovering Medford to be a prime vacation spot! Outdoor recreation is also encouraged due to the warm summers and mild winters. Activities in the area include fishing and boating, white water rafting, kayaking, swimming, hiking, mountain biking and camping. There are five covered bridges in the Medford area, and the Medford Railroad Park is a great place for train buffs. Other places to visit include Harry and David's Country Store, an outlet store for the famous gift and produce mail order company, and the 43,000 square foot Jackson & Perkins (Roses) Test & Display Gardens.
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Medford Vacation Rentals
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Medford Weather & Climate
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Southern Oregon near the Rogue River, lies in the heart of a region where three mountain ranges meet. These three ranges - The Cascades, the Siskiyous and the Coast Range- meet in the Rogue Valley and create a pleasant climate. The area generally sees warm, dry summers with cool evenings, and moderate winters. December is often the wettest month and average annual precipitation is less than 30 inches. This region is located in the "sun belt" of southern Oregon, with the most sunny days of any area in the state. This area also boasts a gentle wind velocity, averaging only 3.2 mph. Plan on warm, sunny days with cool, dry evenings from mid-May through mid-September. Snow flurries are possible in the wintertime but usually do not stick around for long.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
46°F |
30°F |
2.77 in. |
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| February |
53°F |
32°F |
2.32 in. |
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| March |
57°F |
34°F |
2.26 in. |
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| April |
64°F |
37°F |
1.61 in. |
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| May |
71°F |
42°F |
1.41 in. |
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| June |
79°F |
47°F |
0.77 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
51°F |
0.50 in. |
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| August |
87°F |
50°F |
0.57 in. |
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| September |
79°F |
44°F |
0.95 in. |
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| October |
67°F |
37°F |
1.51 in. |
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| November |
51°F |
34°F |
3.20 in. |
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| December |
45°F |
30°F |
3.27 in. |
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Medford Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Rogue Valley International Medford airport (MFR) located about 3 miles north of Medford, the Siskiyou County airport (SIY) located approximately 43 miles south of Medford in Montague, California, the Illinois Valley airport (3S4) located roughly 44 miles west of Medford in Cave Junction, Oregon, the Klamath Falls airport (LMT) located around 59 miles east of Medford in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and finally the Weed airport (O46) located about 62 miles south of Medford in Weed, California.
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Medford Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Bear Creek Golf Course & Range | Medford | OR | | | | Cedar Links Golf Club | Medford | OR | | | | Quail Point Golf Course | Medford | OR | | | | Stewart Meadows | Medford | OR | | | | Eagle Point Golf Course | Eagle Point | OR | 10.6 mi. | | | Stone Ridge Golf Club | Eagle Point | OR | 10.6 mi. | | | Applegate Golf | Grants Pass | OR | 23.9 mi. | | | Colonial Valley Golf Course | Grants Pass | OR | 23.9 mi. | | | Dutcher Creek Golf Course | Grants Pass | OR | 23.9 mi. | | | Grants Pass Golf Club | Grants Pass | OR | 23.9 mi. | | | Red Mountain Golf Course | Grants Pass | OR | 23.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Mount Ashland | Ashland | OR | 12.5 mi. | | | Willamette Pass | Eugene | OR | 119.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| TouVelle State Park | | OR | 7.8 mi. | | | Ben Hur Lampman State Park | | OR | 11.1 mi. | | | Valley of the Rogue State Park | | OR | 14.7 mi. | | | Casey State Park | | OR | 24.9 mi. | | | Tub Springs State Park | | OR | 27.3 mi. | | | Joseph H Stewart State Park | | OR | 27.9 mi. | | | Prospect State Park | | OR | 34.7 mi. | | | Wolf Creek Inn State Park | | OR | 36.4 mi. | | | Stage Coach Forest State Park | | OR | 37.3 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Wildlife Safari | Winston | OR | 61.4 mi. | |
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