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Portland, Oregon fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color around Portland peaks about November 2, with the best viewing from roughly October 31 to November 8. Color here is usually more muted than in the classic foliage regions, so aim for the peak window.
- Typical peak
- November 2
- Best viewing
- Oct 31 – Nov 8
- Color starts
- Around Oct 21
- Leaves mostly down
- Around Nov 15
- Elevation
- 50 ft
- Color potential
- Moderate
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Typical season
Peak around November 2. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s status and the five-week outlook.
The season at a glance
Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.
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Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Portland?
In a typical year, fall color around Portland peaks about November 2, with the best viewing from roughly October 31 to November 8. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.
How long does peak color last in Portland?
Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around October 21, and most leaves are down by about November 15.
What trees color up around Portland?
The main fall color in this area comes from tamarack and larch, quaking aspen, ginkgo. See the leaf guide to identify them.
Estimates come from the Leaves.com model of typical years, based on latitude, elevation, and distance from large bodies of water. They are not live observations. How it works.