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Portland (PDX) weather

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Partly cloudy,warmer tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model put Portland's high today between 65° and 75°, a 10° split. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 77°, with a 0% chance of rain.

72°55°
77°54°
81°55°
77°56°
74°55°
75°52°
Todaysplit ±10°Tomorrowsplit ±5°Sundaymodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaysplit ±5°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
74°
Partly cloudy
Today 74°·Low 57°·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
65°
Fog
Today 65°·Low 54°·Rain 0%
EuropeanECMWF
75°
Cloudy
Today 75°·Low 55°·Rain 0%
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Portland weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Portland swings 51°F across the year, from 86°F highs in July to 35°F lows in January, and December is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 59 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
86°F average high
Coldest month
January
35°F average low
Wettest month
December
59 in a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 32°F
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, September and October
Residents
653,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Portland and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Portland in 3D: the weather on the streets, hour by hour

Rain, sun and real shadows drawn on a 3D map of Portland, 48 hours ahead. Drag the timeline, pick what you are doing or where you are going, and read the verdict for that hour.Full screen ↗

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Portland hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Portland 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Partly cloudy
72° 55°
±10°
Tomorrow
Cloudy
77° 54°
±5°
Sun
Mostly clear
81° 55°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
77° 56°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
74° 55°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
75° 52°
±5°
Thu
Cloudy
73° 56°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
71° 55°
±7°
Sat
Partly cloudy
73° 51°
±10°
Sun
Mostly clear
73° 52°
±16°
Mon
Partly cloudy
73° 54°
±12°
Tue
Cloudy
73° 56°
±7°
Wed
Cloudy
67° 55°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
68° 49°
models agree

Portland, Oregon (OR). Often shortened to PDX. Below we compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Portland right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Portland's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Portland weather by month

what to expect in Portland through the year

Here is Portland's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Portland by season.

Jan
45°
35°
Cool
Feb
48°
35°
Cool
Mar
52°
36°
Cool
Apr
57°
41°
Cool
May
68°
47°
Mild
Jun
74°
52°
Warm
Jul
86°
59°
Hot
Aug
84°
59°
Warm
Sep
75°
54°
Warm
Oct
63°
48°
Mild
Nov
51°
41°
Cool
Dec
49°
40°
Cool
Wettest

What Portland's weather is like through the year

Portland runs from warm summers, with July highs near 86°F, to cold winters, when January lows sit around 35°F (a swing of about 51°F across the year). December is usually the wettest month, and Portland sees roughly 59 inches of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Portland

The most comfortable time to visit Portland is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Portland?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
89±1.1°F97±1.1 mph8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
86
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F96±1.2 mph8290% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Portland, scoring 89/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 86. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in United States? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±10°65° to 75°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±5°74° to 79°models agree0% to 0% chance
Sun±1°80° to 81°models agree0% to 0% chance
Mon±3°75° to 79°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±4°72° to 76°models agree0% to 0% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Portland

today, local time
Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
19:15
Daylight
12h 22m

Common questions

What's the weather in Portland today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Portland today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Portland today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Portland and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Portland?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Portland (CheckWeather Score 89/100), ahead of the American at 86. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Portland?
July is typically the warmest month in Portland, with average highs around 86°F.
How cold does Portland get?
The coldest month in Portland is January, when overnight lows average about 35°F.
How much rain does Portland get?
Portland sees roughly 59 in of precipitation a year, with December usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Portland?
The most comfortable time to visit Portland is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Portland?
Rarely - Portland very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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