Portland
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Portland month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Portland are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 2°C), and December the wettest (about 212 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1 | 2.2 | 193 | 4.1 |
| February | 9.1 | 1.8 | 151 | 5.1 |
| March | 12.3 | 3.4 | 147 | 7.0 |
| April | 16.1 | 5.7 | 113 | 8.8 |
| May | 20.7 | 9.1 | 77 | 10.1 |
| June | 24.6 | 11.9 | 59 | 11.9 |
| July | 29.2 | 14.6 | 8 | 13.3 |
| August | 30.1 | 15.4 | 12 | 12.0 |
| September | 25.2 | 12.8 | 64 | 9.8 |
| October | 17.4 | 8.5 | 143 | 7.0 |
| November | 11.4 | 5.2 | 198 | 5.0 |
| December | 8.0 | 2.7 | 212 | 3.8 |
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People and places shaping Portland
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Research updated Friday, August 21, 2026Past and future events in Portland
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Previously
- Battle of Portland
A battle off the Isle of Portland in 1653
- Battle of Portland Harbor
A battle near Portland, Maine in 1863
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01 · OverviewPortland, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Portland took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Portland
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Portland
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Portland
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Portland
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Portland
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Portland
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Frequently Asked Questions about Portland
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01 · Q&AWhere is Portland located and what are its coordinates?
Portland is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 45.5234, -122.6762 with an elevation of 12 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Portland?
Portland has a recorded population of approximately 652,503 and observes the America/Los_Angeles time zone (USD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Portland?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Portland include en-US, es-US, haw, fr, and the circulating currency is USD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Portland?
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