Record High Temperatures Recorded in Oregon and Washington
March weather has felt more like June than March this past week.
By Cole Goodwin
Dallesport, WA, March 20, 2024 – The US National Weather Service reported record breaking temperatures for March in Dallesport, WA and several other locations in the Pendleton Service area yesterday.
“Fun Fact: While not extremely unusual, this past warm spell still stands out! While we didn't break the record in Pendleton yesterday (80 in 1934), the high of 76 was still impressive as it was 20 degrees above normal!
Going back the last 130 years in Pendleton, this stretch of 3 days with highs 70 degrees or more was ranked 5th (tied) for the three month period ending March 19.
In terms of similar weather: The high of 76 yesterday in Pendleton is more typical of El Paso, TX (Avg Max: 72.8 °F, Avg Min: 46.2 °F) than Pendleton OR, and is more similar to what we see in early June.” said the National Weather Service today, March 20.
Photo: NOAAS
Record Highs
A record high temperature of 77 degrees was set in Dallesport, WA, breaking the old record of 73 degrees which was set in 1988.
A record high temperature of 65 degrees was set in Walla Walla, WA, breaking the old record of 71 degrees set in 1960.
A record high temperature of 80 degrees was set in Pasco, WA, breaking the old record of 77 degrees set in 1934.
A record high temperature of 76 degrees was set in Ellensburg, WA, breaking the old record of 74 degrees set in 1947.
A record high temperature of 80 degrees was recorded in Hermiston, OR, tying the old record of 80 degrees set in 1934.
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