Portland, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Multnomah County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
642,715
Population
4,815/sq mi density
$88,792
Median Income
$55,312 per capita
$557,600
Home Value
$527,359 Zillow
$1,596
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
732
Violent Crime/100K
5,609 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$88,792 median income, 5.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$557,600 home value, $1,596/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
732 violent crimes/100K (93% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Portland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 145.1 sq mi (375.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,815/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5370°N, 122.6500°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Multnomah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portland International (PDX) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0329 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.16 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 58 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 77 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 78 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 82 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 117 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 117 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 141 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 153 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 162 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 171 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Portland has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 42°F in December to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.5").