Weather information

Portland is a calm city. The only act of rage occurs in Willamette River when ships arrive. It is a city of gardens and roses and is very mild. This reflects in the weather coordinates, which almost never goes berserk. But the city is prone to thunderstorms owing to its patchy nearness to the Atlantic Sea.

Portland weather is humid but not hot. This makes living quiet comfortable in the city. Portland, Oregon has been rated the most livable city in USA by Money magazine. It holds approx. 35 inches rain every year, getting about 6 inches every month from November to February.

Portland local weather

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Portland weather - general info

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Portland weather forecast

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June to August are dry months acting as precursor to monsoons. This sometimes leads to low-pressure formation and occasional typhoons. But slow wind movement more often than not defeats the cause.

There is no snowfall in Portland even when the temperature falls to about 2 degree centigrade. This makes winter suitable for Portland traveling. But then you will miss roses in full bloom. So, it is best to choose spring months for travel in Portland. The city is full of gardens in all neighborhoods. There

Average temperature throughout the year is from 5 to 20 degrees. With such low range, air conditions become optional. The weather here is like that of the coastal regions.

You can get minute-by-minute updates of weather thanks to the efficient meteorological department. TV networks cover Portland weather locally. You also get updated on weather forecasts through online sites. It is best to check the weather reports and forecast before you venture for Portland Oregon travel.

Portland weather update

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Even when the thundershowers happen, there is good disaster management in place. Willamette neighbors are forewarned about rising tides and there is no history of any major catastrophe in Portland due to inclement weather.

Whether the weather holds good or not, the city is always joyous and ecstatic.