Ashland is a beautiful and eclectic city in Jackson County, in the Medford metro area. Ashland is in the Rogue River valley, near the Northern California border.
The latitude of Ashland is 42.194N. The longitude is -122.708W. It is in the Pacific Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,946 feet. The estimated population, in 2003, was 20,406.
At approximately 2,500 feet above sea level and surrounded by mountain
ranges, Ashland, Oregon is favored with a mild climate. The annual
average rainfall is 18-20 inches with 3-4 inches of snow on the valley
floor. The seasons are clearly defined and temperatures are generally
mild. The median winter temperature is 36 degrees. Summers are warm
with a median temperature of 94 degrees and an average of 15 days over
100 degrees.
Local Festivals & Events Include
Oregon Shakespeare Festival,
A Taste of Ashland,
First Friday Art Walk,
Ashland Independent Film Festival ,
Oregon Chocolate Festival and more.
Peforming Arts
Oregon Shakespeare Festival,
Oregon Cabaret Theater,
Camelot Theatre,
Rogue Valley Symphony,
Britt Festival, and more.
Nearby Parks & Recreation
Crater Lake National Park ,
Mt. Ashland ,
Lithia Park ,
Emigrant Lake ,
Oregon Caves
Historic Sites and Museums
Schneider Museum of Art, Pacific Northwest Museum of Natural History
Colleges and Universities
Southern Oregon University
