Portland started Thursday on a crisp note, waking up to clear skies and cool air around 54°F at Portland International Airport. Sunshine is expected to rule the day and send highs to about 82°F on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with light north to northwest breezes helping keep the warmth from feeling too intense. Overnight, temperatures should slide back into the mid‑50s, setting up comfortably mild evenings across the metro.
Afternoon And Tonight
Through this afternoon, look for full sun and a high near 82°F, with north winds generally around 2 to 7 mph and mostly clear skies lingering into the night. Coastal spots and the Columbia Gorge will likely feel a stronger breeze than the city, with the best shot at noticeable gusts coming off the water. For the official hourly breakdown and short‑term details, check out NWS Portland.
Weekend Into Next Week
Dry, near‑seasonable weather is set to hold through the weekend, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, before a more noticeable warm‑up kicks in early next week. Forecasters have highs climbing into the mid‑80s on Monday (July 13) and into the upper‑80s by Tuesday (July 14) for inland areas, which supports a widespread Minor HeatRisk and pockets of Moderate HeatRisk for parts of the Portland‑Vancouver metro and the Columbia Gorge. We broke down the early stages of this pattern in our holiday warm‑up, but the latest outlook nudges the hottest stretch into mid‑month. If you are planning outdoor time next week, try to schedule the heavy lifting for the morning hours and keep water and shade within easy reach.
Heat Relief And Transit
If the early‑week heat has you concerned, Multnomah County maintains cooling resources and can open staffed cooling centers during multi‑day heat events, while TriMet has said it will help people travel to cooling sites when those are available. Call 311 or check local listings if you need a cool place to go or transportation help to get there. You can find current options and safety tips through Multnomah County.
Plan Ahead
For next week, consider moving long runs, intense yard work or outdoor event setup into the morning or late afternoon, and make sure there are shaded rest areas and water stations for guests. Boaters and Gorge visitors should review marine and river forecasts before heading out, since onshore winds can build seas and strengthen river currents. Keep an eye on updates from the NWS if you have heat‑sensitive plans or large outdoor gatherings on the calendar.
