Culture in Southern Oregon Location Sports and Recreation Local Culture Climate and Geography Maps S outhern Oregon's climate is pleasant and mild and marked by four distinct seasons.
Summer is hot and dry.
In the fall temperatures begin to cool. Late October marks the beginning of the rainy season. Dryer, warmer weather arrives in March. The Rogue Valley's main tributaries are Bear Creek and the Rogue River. Surrounding mountain ranges help to moderate the Rogue Valley's annual rainfall, which is generally under 20 inches.