State in United States

Oregon Travel Guide

Oregon travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 39°F now🕔 11:04 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 4.2 million

Active alerts for Oregon

⚠️Freeze Warning · Severe
Freeze Warning issued October 23 at 8:45AM PDT until October 24 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Issued by NWS Portland OR

Summary

Oregon is a state in United States. Oregon is a US state with its capital at Salem. It has a population of about 4.2 million. The capital is Salem.

Right now it is 39°F (4°C) in Oregon with clear. It feels like 33°F. Today runs from 37°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Oregon is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.

The closest major airport is Portland International Airport (PDX), about 50 mi away. Nearby highlights include Crater Lake National Park, Silver Falls State Park, Smith Rock State Park and Cannon Beach.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is in line with the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Oregon today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Oregon

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 44°56′34.4″N 123°2′6.4″W (44.9429, -123.0351)

Weather in Oregon right now

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39°F
Clear · feels like 33°F
Humidity76%
Wind5 mph SSW
Gusts6 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover2%
Pressure1016 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 15 mi
Air quality39 · Good
Sunrise7:38 AM
Sunset6:13 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:04 AM, Oct 23 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 24

☁️ 64° / 36°

Overcast · 1% rain · wind 4 mph

Sunday, Oct 25

☁️ 63° / 44°

Overcast · 60% rain · wind 3 mph

Quick facts about Oregon

TypeState
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates44°56′34.4″N 123°2′6.4″W (44.9429, -123.0351)
CapitalSalem
Population4.240.000
Area98.378 sq mi
AbbreviationOR
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Local time11:04 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Oregon

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Oregon.

Best time to visit Oregon

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★☆☆☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★☆☆☆
December★☆☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Oregon

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Portland International AirportPDX50 miPortland
Seattle-Tacoma International AirportSEA177 miSeattle
Vancouver International AirportYVR294 miVancouver

National parks in Oregon

1 national parks mapped in this atlas

Cities in Oregon

1 cities mapped in this atlas

State and provincial parks in Oregon

2 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas

Beaches in Oregon

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Mountains and peaks in Oregon

1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Lakes in Oregon

1 lakes mapped in this atlas

Counties in Oregon

1 counties mapped in this atlas

Explore Oregon

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Travel Guide for related places

Frequently asked questions

Where is Oregon?

Oregon is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 44.9429, -123.0351. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Oregon right now?

It is currently 39°F (4°C) with clear. Humidity is 76% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Oregon?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Oregon, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Oregon in?

Oregon observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 11:04 AM.

How many people live in Oregon?

Oregon has a population of approximately 4.2 million.

What is the nearest airport to Oregon?

The closest airports are Portland International Airport (PDX), 50 mi away, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 177 mi away and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 294 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Oregon?

Popular options include Crater Lake National Park, Silver Falls State Park, Smith Rock State Park, Cannon Beach, Mount Hood and Crater Lake.

What places are in Oregon?

Oregon covers 8 places in this atlas, including Crater Lake National Park, Portland, Silver Falls State Park, Smith Rock State Park, Cannon Beach and Mount Hood.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 23, 2026 at 11:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

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