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Oregon, United States

Pendleton

Pendleton is a small town in Oregon, United States, 1,066 ft above sea level. It has a population of about 17,107 (2020). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now44°F
Best timeJun · Sep–Oct
Population17,107
Local time08:19
45.67° N, 118.79° WElevation 1,066 ftUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
Postal code97801
The year in Pendletonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low66° / 39°
Rain this month30mm
Best timeJun · Sep–Oct

Best: Jun · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Pendleton at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month91°F

Average high in July

Coolest month28°F

Average low in December

Wettest monthDecember

43 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

9 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 0.4 km

Weather in Pendleton

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
44°F

Cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct56°35°2.9 mm
Sat24 Oct62°28°
Sun25 Oct64°34°
Mon26 Oct58°37°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct54°36°
Wed28 Oct55°35°
Thu29 Oct53°32°
Fri30 Oct54°30°
Sat31 Oct56°32°0.5 mm

When to go to Pendleton

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score222645717578656384812919
High44°49°57°64°73°80°91°90°80°66°52°43°
Low28°30°34°39°46°51°57°56°48°39°32°28°
Rain (mm)43364638443391017304943
Wet days1211121110723481214

What's on in Pendleton

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Pendleton

All monuments

More museums: Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon · Heritage Station Museum · Umatilla County Museum

Outdoors around Pendleton

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Pendleton Family Aquatic CenterWater parks
1.4 km
KOA JourneyCamp sites
1.5 km
Wildhorse Golf CourseGolf courses
2 km
Wildhorse RV ParkCamp sites
2.5 km
Golf Course at Birch CreekGolf courses
9.5 km

Nature around Pendleton

Nature in United States

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Pendleton

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pendleton

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Universities and research institutes

Blue Mountain Community CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1962

Towns and villages around Pendleton

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Pendleton from above

Postal code

97801

Getting to Pendleton

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at PendletonPDT
4.8 km
Walla Walla Regional AirportALW
61 km
Tri Cities AirportPSC
71 km

Places near Pendleton

Places with a climate like Pendleton

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pendleton?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pendleton.
What is the hottest month in Pendleton?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F and lows of 57°F.
What is the coldest month in Pendleton?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 43°F and lows of 28°F.
What is the rainiest month in Pendleton?
December is the wettest month with about 1.7 in of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pendleton?
The postal code of Pendleton is 97801.