FAQs
The hottest area of the state is the southwest; Jackson County is the warmest place in the state during summer.
What's the weather like in Oregon year round? ›
Central Oregon Year-Round Weather
In Central Oregon, we enjoy warm summers and mild winters. Our winter temperatures average from the 20s to 40s, while summer days often reach the mid-80s. Annually, we receive up to 30 inches of precipitation, primarily as snow.
What is the weather like in Oregon in July? ›
While temperature will fluctuate from week to week, peak temperatures generally occur during July and August with highs around 77°F. This is also the busiest time of the year on the North Coast, so plan accordingly!
Is Portland very rainy? ›
Rain varies across the Portland metropolitan area. The West Hills receive 60 inches of rain per year, but the airport only receives about 35 to 37 inches (see figure 2). Precipitation falls mostly as rain, with an average of only four days per year recording measurable snow.
What town in Oregon has the best weather year-round? ›
Year-Round Livability
Klamath Falls is Oregon's “City of Sunshine” with nearly 300 sunny days each year. While most people think of Oregon as rainy, Klamath Falls is perched at 4,100 feet on the east side of the Cascade Mountain Range with a very different weather pattern than our coastal and I-5 corridor neighbors.
What is the best place to live in Oregon? ›
Best places to live in Oregon in 2022
- Corvallis. Affordability: 5/10. Job market: 9/10. Safety: 8/10. ...
- Portland. Affordability: 5/10. Job market: 8/10. Safety: 7/10. ...
- Bend/Redmond. Affordability: 3/10 (Bend), 6/10 (Redmond) Job market: 7/10. ...
- Salem. Affordability: 8/10. Job market: 7/10. ...
- Eugene. Affordability: 7/10. Job market: 7/10.
Is it expensive to live in Oregon? ›
Breaking Down the Cost of Living in Oregon. The cost of living in the Beaver State sits above the national average, putting it in the top 10 most expensive states in the nation. Housing, utilities, and food are the main components of these living expenses, with annual costs of $8,924, $1,030, and $4,104, respectively.
What month has the best weather in Oregon? ›
Never too hot or too cold, Manzanita, Oregon, has extremely favorable weather all year round. With a minimal number of rainy days year-round, October – April are the wettest months. June – October is the ideal time to visit!
What is the best month to visit Oregon? ›
The best time to visit Oregon for festivals, flowers and outdoorsy adventures
- March to June is when flowers are in bloom. ...
- July and August mean great weather and lots of events. ...
- September offers high temperatures without the crowds.
What month is the rainy season in Oregon? ›
The rainy season extends from October through April, with precipitation averaging 35 to 40 inches (900 to 1,000 mm), except in the middle Rogue valley, where 20 to 25 inches (500 to 650 mm) is common.
The state as a whole has a very definite winter rainfall climate. West of the Cascades about one-half of the annual total precipitation falls from December through February; about one-fourth in the spring and fall and very little during the summer months.
Why is Portland, Oregon so famous? ›
What is Portland Oregon Most Famous For? Portland, Oregon, is a vibrant and scenic city in the USA's Pacific Northwest. The largest city in the state, it's famed for its huge expanses of green space, from parks and forests to breathtaking mountaintops.
Who has more rain Seattle or Portland? ›
Portland does get more rain per year, on average, than Seattle — 43 inches versus 38 inches — and it rains more often in Portland than in Seattle: 156 days per year versus 155 days per year. (That's not a big difference, of course.)
What is the rainiest city in the US? ›
Hilo, Hawaii
It's also known as the wettest place in the United States, averaging about 12 in. of rain per month.
What part of Oregon Coast has the best weather? ›
Never too hot or too cold, Manzanita, Oregon, has extremely favorable weather all year round.
Where is the warmest beach in Oregon? ›
The sleepy town of Brookings lies waiting with a warm welcome of serene beaches, quiet eateries, and plenty more panoramic vistas of the seascape to revel in. Located six miles from the California border, Harris Beach typically boasts warmer weather than most other Oregon beaches.
Where in Oregon does it not snow? ›
Roseburg, nestled in a spur of the western Cascades in the southern part of the state, rarely accumulates snow, and the Pelton Dam area on the Deschutes River near Warm Springs sees fewer than ten inches of precipitation a year.