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Flannel feels fantastic with our fall 2024 weather forecast for Portland
The sun shines through the orange leaves of a maple tree at the Portland Japanese Garden during fall.
We’re counting down the days to fall foliage. | Photo by @jesse.brackenbury
We know the question on your mind, Portlanders — when’s it going to cool off, and when will the trees change color?

Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for September, October, and November.

While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what fall will bring.

Reminder: The first day of fall is on Sunday, Sept. 22.

The seasonal temperature outlook for this fall shows a map of the United States. Portland has equal chances of above or below average temperatures.

When it comes to temperatures, the only certain thing is uncertainty.

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Photo by NOAA

Temperature

Predictions are about as clear as a foggy morning along the Willamette River. This fall, Portland has equal chances for temperatures to be higher than normal or lower than normal. We’ll just keep our flannel and flip flops on deck.

Precipitation

Expect more precipitation. Portland is riding the line between having a 33-40% chance and a 40-50% chance of seeing above-normal snow and rainfall amounts this fall. You should probably dust off those jackets (or umbrellas, if you dare).

Drought

Drought conditions are not expected for this season.

A cyclist pedals up a steep and curving paved road in the middle of a Portland forest where the fall leaves are changing orange.

Catch us pedaling through a fantasy forest all fall long.

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Photo by @mettlecycling + @cycleoregon

September

Typically in Portland, September’s temperatures fluctuate between an average low of 53° and an average high of 76°, but you can usually count on a day or two to reach 90°. Expect cool but frost-free mornings, perfect for early, weekend hikes in Hoyt Arboretum. From the month’s start to finish, we’ll lose 1.5 hours of daylight.

October

Trips to the PSU Farmers Market are usually framed by golden leaves in October when the average daily temperatures continue to trend lower toward the 46°-64° range. Rainfall chances continue to climb, but expect this year to be on the lower end of the typical spectrum of 2.6 to 5 inches.

November

Historically, average highs in November drop approx. 12° to 52°, with an average low of 41°. About once every 10 years, the thermometer stays below freezing the entire day — let’s hope that’s not the case. Regardless, you’ll definitely want to bundle up if you head to Wine Country Thanksgiving.
 
Events
Monday, Sept. 9
  • Geek Week PDX | Monday, Sept. 9-Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | Locations vary | Prices vary | From cosplay to trivia and game nights, this citywide celebration turns the fun level over 9,000.
  • Swift Watch | Monday, Sept. 9-Monday, Sept. 30 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Chapman Elementary School | Free | Thousands of migrating birds circle the skies over the school before funneling into a chimney to roost every evening during this incredible must-see seasonal spectacle.
  • “The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/LatinX/Latine Vote” | Monday, Sept. 9-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Milagro | $22+ | This play by Bernardo Cubría follows university professor Paola Aguilar as she helps political strategists understand the nuances of her community.
  • Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival | Monday, Sept. 9-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Locations vary | $0+ | “Encounter the unexpected and experience what you haven’t before” at the 21st edition of this all-encompassing celebration of contemporary art.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
  • Big Cheese Poetry Slam | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Hi Lo Hotel | $5+ | Don’t provolone, bring your friends to help decide which poets take home the cheddar.
Wednesday, Sept. 11
  • Cirque du Soleil: “KOOZA” | Wednesday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Portland Expo Center | $36+ | Daring acrobatics, hilarious clowning, and universal themes of fear + power await you under the big top.
Thursday, Sept. 12
  • Live Wire with Luke Burbank | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Alberta Rose Theatre | $5+ | Be in the audience for this show with TV critic Emily Nussbaum, comedian Sean Jordan, and Pink Martini as guests.
Friday, Sept. 13
  • We Believe in Portland | Friday, Sept. 13 | 12-2 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square | Free | Join this cleanup led by local businesses making a positive impact downtown.
Saturday, Sept. 14
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News Notes
Try This
  • Take a sniff of the smells of the season, courtesy of Portland perfumers. There’s Vice by Julia Barbee Studios, which entices with notes of tobacco, coffee + cocoa, and also Portland Japanese Garden by Roman Ruby Botanicals, with its delightful lemongrass, green tea + water orchid aromas. (Willamette Week)
Plan Ahead
  • If you think you’re juggling a lot this summer, you should see the CoHo Clown Festival. The third annual celebration of physical comedy is underway (until Sunday, Oct. 6), amusing audiences with performances and workshops. FastPasses are available ($50-$200) to see every show in the lineup. (Portland Tribune)
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  • Patrons of the Eastport Food Carts had to find new lunch plans when the pod abruptly shuttered last month. Since then, tasty trucks like Mucho Sabor and Kyla’s Kitchen have dispersed, finding new homes across the city. Here’s where you’ll find them. (Eater Portland)
Trending
  • It’s official, our city’s raccoons are the smartest. Last summer, Mark Graves caught one of the striped critters, fittingly named Knottingham, untying a clothesline that was in its path before securing it out of its way. Understandably, the trail camera clip from the Foster-Powell backyard went viral, leading to many hilarious comments. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Award
  • File this one under, “why did that take this long?” Megan Rapinoe will join the 2024 Hall of Fame class at the University of Portland, honoring her 15 goals/13 assists during the school’s undefeated, national championship season in 2005. And that was just the beginning of her incredible career. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Sports
  • Saturday night’s 37-34 nail-biter win against Boise State left Ducks fans with more questions than it answered. Hear what Locked On’s Spencer McLaughlin thinks of the Oregon football team ahead of next weekend’s big rivalry game with the Beavers in Corvallis.
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    Travel

    Summer tourism numbers hot off the press

    Portland summer tourism numbers hit highest mark since the pandemic
    Portlandia, a large copper statue mounted on the side of a building, reaches down from its perch. The figure has long flowing hair and is holding a trident.
    It looks like Portland is back on its feet and taking steps toward a full recovery. | Photo by Ben McBee, PDXtoday
    If you got out and about this summer, there was a palpable sense of people enjoying Portland, and that sentiment is in sync with the seasonal tourism statistics.

    Let’s break down some recent numbers shared by Travel Portland that show remarkable progress as the city rebounds from the pandemic.
    • 2.4 million people visited downtown in June and July, the highest foot traffic seen in the area since pre-COVID times.
    • Smith Travel Report revealed hotel occupancy for June (72.8%), July (70.4%), and August (74.4%) in the Central City, which includes downtown and the Lloyd District. These are all best rates since 2019.
    • Portland International Airport’s new main terminal opened prior to Labor Day Weekend, but before that, two dates — Sunday, June 16 and Sunday, August 11 — landed at No. 7 and No. 5 respectively on top 10 busiest travel days of the year.
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    Answered

    What day in history did Portland experience the coldest temperature on record?
    A black and white photo shows two people shoveling bricks of ice from a street in 1950.

    January 1940 saw 41 inches of snow fall at the airport, which remains a single-month record for Portland.

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    Photo via Portland City Archives

    That would be Feb. 2, 1950, when the temperature reached -3° — a fact that 35% of our coolest readers knew.
    What about the hottest day?
     
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