The Dalles (OR) Temperature by Month

The Dalles in Oregon, United States of America sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 5°C (41°F) in December and 31°C (88°F) in July, averaging 18°C (64°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.

In The Dalles, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Nighttime lows reflect this range, dropping from 14°C (57°F) in July to -2°C (28°F) in December.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in The Dalles by month:

Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. July, the warmest month of the year, receives 331 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

The Dalles's average annual maximum temperature is 18°C (64°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.

Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.

Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.

Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on The Dalles's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our The Dalles climate page.