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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
70°
Mainly clear
Feels 72° · Wind 3 mph · Humidity 73%
AmericanNOAA GFS
68°
Clear
Feels 70° · Wind 3 mph · Humidity 81%
EuropeanECMWF
69°
Mainly clear
Feels 71° · Wind 3 mph · Humidity 72%

Latest for Portland: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 70° Mainly clear · American (NOAA GFS): 68° Clear · European (ECMWF): 69° Mainly clear.

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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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Portland, OR. 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.

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 Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
94
/100rank #1
86±1.4°F97±0.8 mph100100% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
89
/100rank #2
85±1.5°F95±1.5 mph8994% 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 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Portland, scoring 94/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 89. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

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 94/100), ahead of the American at 89. 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.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

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