Portland Faces First Heat Wave of 2025 with Temperatures Soaring Near 95 Degrees This Weekend
Hey everyone, I wanted to give you a quick update on the weather here in Portland because things are heating up quite a bit. This weekend, starting Saturday and going through Monday, we’re looking at some of the hottest temperatures we’ve seen so far this year. In fact, the Portland metro area could be experiencing its first real heat wave of 2025, with highs pushing into the 90s — and that’s pretty early for this kind of heat.
Saturday’s forecast calls for a high around 89 degrees, which is already warmer than normal for early June. If you’re planning to catch the Rose Festival’s Grand Floral Parade on Saturday, expect temperatures to be somewhere between the mid-70s to low 80s during the event. But then things really ramp up on Sunday and Monday, when the mercury is expected to climb as high as 95 degrees. That could challenge or even break some record highs for this time of year — for instance, the record for Monday is 95 degrees, set way back in 1955. Typically, Portland’s first 90-degree day shows up around June 18th on average, so this early heat wave is definitely notable.
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With these temperatures on the rise, city officials are making sure everyone can stay cool. Portland Parks & Recreation has turned on several interactive park fountains, like the Bill Naito Legacy Fountain by the Waterfront Park and the splash pads around the city, which should start operating by mid-June. These are great spots to cool off safely if you’re outside.
But with the heat, it’s super important to stay hydrated and avoid overexerting yourself, especially if you’re going to be outdoors for extended periods. Also, if you’re thinking about cooling off in the local rivers or waterways, be very cautious. Water temperatures are still pretty cold, hovering between 50 and 60 degrees, which can cause cold water shock — a real danger that leads to accidents every year when people aren’t careful.
The National Weather Service has even issued a Heat Advisory covering the Willamette Valley, Columbia River Gorge, and surrounding areas, signaling that these elevated temperatures could impact people’s health and daily activities. The hottest day is expected to be Sunday, with some spots in the valley possibly hitting 100 degrees, which is pretty extreme for this region.
Thankfully, after Monday, the temperatures should start to drop back toward more typical early June weather by Tuesday and Wednesday, so this heat wave will be brief but intense. Just remember, when it’s this hot, drink plenty of water, limit strenuous outdoor activity, and take advantage of the city’s fountains and splash pads to stay cool.
Stay safe and enjoy the summer vibes, but don’t underestimate the power of this early heat wave!
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