Submitted by Sandy Morley

Portland's weather is often known to be blah blah blah rain.  What most people don't know is that our average rainfall is less that Atlanta, Birmingham, Houston, Indianapolis or Seattle!  We do get cloudy days... and some with drizzle and others with a good rain storm - but it is truly the summers in Portland that make it all worth the while.  Even better - it is that we have GREEN summers!  Due to our 36.3" of rain on average each year, our trees stay greener longer and it keeps our environment healthy!  All the beauty of our surrounding nature helps Portlanders get outside, go hiking, and appreciate where we live.  We also get to enjoy summer days that are not too scorching hot, but just right.  When it does peak 100 degrees - the kids will love it, and we will know that it most likely won't last more than a day or two.  When the sun comes out in Portland, locals fill the streets downtown sipping mochas, cocktails and enjoying the great city we live in.