August 2014 goes into the record book as the warmest ever at PDX!  The overall mean temperature of 73.1 degrees breaks the old record of 72.9 degrees, set back in 1967.  

In addition, the average low temperature for August 2014 of 61.4 degrees also becomes the warmest minimum since records at PDX began back in 1940.  The average high for the month of 84.8 degrees is the 5th warmest in the PDX record book. 

August avoided extreme heat with only one day being above the mid-90s.  The hottest day was 99 degrees on August 11th.  It is also worth mentioning that the longest consecutive streak of 90 degrees days was three.  August did reach 90 degrees or warmer 9 days. The record number of days for 90 degrees or hotter for August is 13 days back in 1967.  

The record for the average high temperature of 88.1 degrees was set back in 1967 and still stands today - thank goodness!

Rod Hill