Yamhill
is a small town of approximately 800 residents, located in Oregons famous Yamhill Valley, which is known for its award winning wineries. Situated in the northwest portion of the state, Yamhills climate is perfect for growing the grapes that are reason for the success of local vintners. Activities in the area include wine tasting and touring the local wineries, bike riding, hiking, horseback riding, antique shopping, hot air balloon rides and more. Beulah Park in Yamhill offers picnicking, a skateboard area, play area and horseshoes. Menefee Park is located 8 miles northwest of Yamhill and is a peaceful place for a picnic within a Western Red Cedar Grove along Turner Creek. Yamhill is also located near several state parks, including Champoeg State Park, which is situated on the bank of the scenic Willamette River and features a combination of history, nature and recreation. Picnicking, camping, fishing and canoeing are all available at Champoeg. Small town family festivals are also a way of life in Yamhill County. Almost every weekend of summer offers a local festival in the area, with carnival rides, parades, arts and crafts and lots of good food. Old fashioned 4th of July celebrations often begin with a pancake breakfast and include entertainment and games and a fantastic fireworks show.
Surrounding areas: Portland, Oregon (29.3 mi), Tillamook, Oregon (32.8 mi), Powell Butte, Oregon (34.7 mi), Netarts, Oregon (37.2 mi), Tierra Del Mar, Oregon (38.3 mi), Oceanside, Oregon (38.7 mi), Cape Meares, Oregon (38.8 mi)
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Yamhill Vacation Rentals
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Yamhill Weather & Climate
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The Northwest Region of Oregon, near the city of Portland, enjoys a year round mild climate, with much less rain than the stereotype cities of the rainy Pacific Northwest. On average, this region of the state receives less rainfall than that of Atlanta, Houston, Indianapolis or Seattle. That%u2019s not to say it never rains here %u2013 it receives an average of 36.3 inches per year, mostly in the winter and early spring. The Pacific Ocean is an influencing factor on the climate, which helps moderate temperatures year round. Rarely is there severe weather such as tornadoes or flooding. Hailstorms usually occur each year, but are generally light and cover small areas. The north coastal area receives the least amount of sunshine in the state.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
46°F |
33°F |
12.18 in. |
49°F |
| February |
50°F |
35°F |
10.63 in. |
50°F |
| March |
56°F |
37°F |
8.74 in. |
50°F |
| April |
61°F |
39°F |
5.31 in. |
50°F |
| May |
68°F |
43°F |
3.02 in. |
52°F |
| June |
74°F |
47°F |
1.74 in. |
55°F |
| July |
81°F |
51°F |
0.54 in. |
55°F |
| August |
82°F |
51°F |
0.77 in. |
55°F |
| September |
76°F |
47°F |
2.39 in. |
56°F |
| October |
64°F |
42°F |
4.97 in. |
54°F |
| November |
52°F |
37°F |
12.10 in. |
53°F |
| December |
45°F |
33°F |
13.45 in. |
52°F |
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Yamhill Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Portland Hillsboro airport (HIO) located about 17 miles northeast of Yamhill in Hillsboro ( Portland ), Oregon, Mcnary Field (SLE) located approximately 31 miles south of Yamhill in Salem, Oregon, the Portland International airport (PDX) located roughly 33 miles northeast of Yamhill in Portland, Oregon, the Corvallis Municipal airport (CVO) located around 58 miles south of Yamhill in Corvallis, Oregon, and finally the Astoria Regional airport (AST) located about 65 miles northwest of Yamhill in Astoria, Oregon.
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Yamhill Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Oaks Amusement Park | Portland | OR | 27.8 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Turner | OR | 36.3 mi. | | | Thrill-Ville USA | Turner | OR | 36.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Bayou Golf Club | McMinnville | OR | 9.1 mi. | | | Riverwood Golf Course | Dundee | OR | 10.8 mi. | | | Forest Hills Golf Course | Cornelius | OR | 11.8 mi. | | | Sunset Grove Golf | Forest Grove | OR | 13.0 mi. | | | Killarney West Golf Course | Hillsboro | OR | 15.9 mi. | | | McKay Creek Golf Course & Driving Range | Hillsboro | OR | 15.9 mi. | | | Meriwether National Golf Club | Hillsboro | OR | 15.9 mi. | | | Orenco Woods Golf Club | Hillsboro | OR | 15.9 mi. | | | Quail Valley Golf Course | Banks | OR | 18.9 mi. | | | Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club | Aloha | OR | 18.9 mi. | | | King City Golf Course | King City | OR | 19.2 mi. | | | Ghost Creek at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club | North Plains | OR | 19.6 mi. | | | Charbonneau Golf Club | Wilsonville | OR | 20.4 mi. | | | RedTail Golf Course | Beaverton | OR | 21.1 mi. | | | Summerfield Golf & Country Club | Tigard | OR | 21.1 mi. | | | Oregon Golf Association Members Course at Tukwila | Woodburn | OR | 21.5 mi. | | | Langdon Farms Golf Club | Aurora | OR | 22.6 mi. | | | Frontier Golf Course | Canby | OR | 24.0 mi. | | | McNary Golf Club | Keizer | OR | 25.6 mi. | | | Lake Oswego Golf Course | Lake Oswego | OR | 26.1 mi. | | | Evergreen Golf Club | Mount Angel | OR | 27.4 mi. | | | Laurel Hill Golf Course | Central Point | OR | 27.8 mi. | | | Wildwood Golf Course | Portland | OR | 27.9 mi. | | | Oak Knoll Golf Course | Ashland | OR | 28.0 mi. | | | Sandelie Golf | West Linn | OR | 28.0 mi. | | | Eastmoreland Golf Course | Portland | OR | 28.2 mi. | | | Stone Creek Golf Club | Oregon City | OR | 28.5 mi. | | | Auburn Center Golf Club | Salem | OR | 28.8 mi. | | | Battle Creek Golf Club | Salem | OR | 28.8 mi. | | | Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course | Salem | OR | 28.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Cooper Spur | Portland | OR | 27.8 mi. | | | Mount Hood Meadows | Portland | OR | 27.8 mi. | | | Mount Hood Skibowl | Government Camp | OR | 69.7 mi. | | | Willamette Pass | Eugene | OR | 89.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Bald Peak State Park | | OR | 7.4 mi. | | | Fort Yamhill State Park | | OR | 10.1 mi. | | | Erratic Rock State Park | | OR | 14.8 mi. | | | Champoeg State Park | | OR | 15.3 mi. | | | Maud Williamson State Park | | OR | 18.5 mi. | | | Willamette Mission State Park | | OR | 20.1 mi. | | | Wilson River Highway Forest State Park | | OR | 22.6 mi. | | | Molalla River State Park | | OR | 23.9 mi. | | | Willamette Stone State Park | | OR | 24.9 mi. | | | Tryon Creek State Park | | OR | 25.8 mi. | | | Holman State Park | | OR | 28.8 mi. | | | Munson Creek Falls State Park | | OR | 28.9 mi. | | | Rocky Butte State Park | | OR | 33.3 mi. | | | H B Van Duzer Forest State Park | | OR | 36.5 mi. | | | Government Island State Park | | OR | 36.8 mi. | | | Whalen Island State Park | | OR | 37.0 mi. | | | Cape Lookout State Park | | OR | 38.1 mi. | | | Symons State Park | | OR | 38.3 mi. | | | Oceanside Beach State Park | | OR | 38.5 mi. | | | Sarah Helmick State Park | | OR | 38.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Oregon Historical Society | Portland | OR | 27.8 mi. | (History) | | Oregon Museum of Science and Industry | Portland | OR | 27.8 mi. | (Science) | | Bathtub Art Museum | Portland | OR | 27.8 mi. | (Art) | | Portland Art Museum | Portland | OR | 27.8 mi. | (Art) | | End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center | Oregon City | OR | 28.2 mi. | (History) | | Oregon State Archives Online Exhibit | Salem | OR | 28.6 mi. | (History) | | Hallie Ford Museum of Art | Salem | OR | 28.6 mi. | (Art) | | A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village | Salem | OR | 28.6 mi. | (Children's) | | Latimer Quilt & Textile Museum | Tillamook | OR | 32.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Earth Art Ink | Corvallis | OR | 53.9 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Oregon Zoo | Portland | OR | 27.8 mi. | | | Northwest Trek Wildlife Park | Eatonville | WA | 114.4 mi. | |
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