The Dalles weather in April
In April, The Dalles sees average daytime highs of 57°F and overnight lows near 39°F, with 2.3 in of precipitation across 11.4 wet days and about 13.3 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 54°F in the first days to 61°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in April, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of April to 14 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is The Dalles's 7th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see The Dalles's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 57°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 39°
- 6th coldest
- Precipitation
- 2.3 in
- 11.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 18 min
- 5:26 AM – 6:44 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.14 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
The Dalles is city in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, United States.
- Density
- 854/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1857
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 54°F in the first days to 61°F by the end.
A typical April day in The Dalles reaches about 57°F in the afternoon and slips back to 39°F overnight — a 19°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 48°F and 68°F. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 7°F warmer than March and about 8°F cooler than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Avg low (°F) | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 | 36 |
| 2 | 54 | 37 |
| 3 | 54 | 37 |
| 4 | 54 | 37 |
| 5 | 55 | 37 |
| 6 | 55 | 37 |
| 7 | 55 | 37 |
| 8 | 55 | 37 |
| 9 | 55 | 38 |
| 10 | 55 | 38 |
| 11 | 56 | 38 |
| 12 | 56 | 38 |
| 13 | 56 | 38 |
| 14 | 56 | 38 |
| 15 | 57 | 38 |
| 16 | 57 | 39 |
| 17 | 57 | 39 |
| 18 | 58 | 39 |
| 19 | 58 | 39 |
| 20 | 58 | 39 |
| 21 | 59 | 39 |
| 22 | 59 | 40 |
| 23 | 59 | 40 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 60 | 40 |
| 26 | 60 | 40 |
| 27 | 60 | 41 |
| 28 | 61 | 41 |
| 29 | 61 | 41 |
| 30 | 61 | 41 |
How April really feels in The Dalles
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
April sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
The Dalles weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39° / 29° | 4.6 | 14.6 | 6.7 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 44° / 30° | 3.6 | 12.8 | 5.2 | 10.1 | 0.6 |
| Mar | 51° / 34° | 3.4 | 13.6 | 3.1 | 11.6 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 57° / 39° | 2.3 | 11.4 | 0.4 | 13.3 | 3.9 |
| May | 66° / 45° | 1.6 | 7.9 | 0 | 14.7 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 73° / 50° | 0.9 | 5.1 | 0 | 15.4 | 7.7 |
| Jul | 82° / 55° | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0 | 15.1 | 7.7 |
| Aug | 83° / 55° | 0.3 | 1.9 | 0 | 13.9 | 7.6 |
| Sep | 74° / 50° | 0.8 | 3.2 | 0 | 12.3 | 8.2 |
| Oct | 60° / 42° | 2.3 | 8.4 | 0.2 | 10.7 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 46° / 34° | 4.1 | 13.5 | 2.4 | 9.3 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 38° / 28° | 5.3 | 15.3 | 7.7 | 8.6 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 62%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | 32 | 68 |
| 3 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 31 | 69 |
| 9 | 31 | 69 |
| 10 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 31 | 69 |
| 12 | 32 | 68 |
| 13 | 32 | 68 |
| 14 | 35 | 65 |
| 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 36 | 64 |
| 17 | 38 | 62 |
| 18 | 39 | 61 |
| 19 | 39 | 61 |
| 20 | 40 | 60 |
| 21 | 42 | 58 |
| 22 | 42 | 58 |
| 23 | 45 | 55 |
| 24 | 45 | 55 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 27 | 48 | 52 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in April
The Dalles gets around 2.3 in of rain and snow over 11.4 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 38% and peaks near 43% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Snow chance (%) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 4 |
| 2 | 42 | 4 |
| 3 | 42 | 3 |
| 4 | 42 | 3 |
| 5 | 42 | 3 |
| 6 | 42 | 3 |
| 7 | 42 | 2 |
| 8 | 43 | 2 |
| 9 | 43 | 2 |
| 10 | 43 | 2 |
| 11 | 42 | 2 |
| 12 | 42 | 2 |
| 13 | 42 | 2 |
| 14 | 41 | 1 |
| 15 | 41 | 1 |
| 16 | 40 | 1 |
| 17 | 39 | 1 |
| 18 | 39 | 1 |
| 19 | 38 | 1 |
| 20 | 37 | 1 |
| 21 | 36 | 1 |
| 22 | 35 | 1 |
| 23 | 34 | 1 |
| 24 | 33 | 1 |
| 25 | 33 | 1 |
| 26 | 32 | 0 |
| 27 | 32 | 0 |
| 28 | 31 | 0 |
| 29 | 30 | 0 |
| 30 | 30 | 0 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
Wind in April
Winds average 5 mph in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of April to 14 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 90 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:55 AM to 5:02 AM, and sunset from 6:24 PM to 7:02 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:55 | 5:53 | 5:51 | 5:49 | 5:47 | 5:45 | 5:43 | 5:41 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:36 | 5:34 | 5:32 | 5:30 | 5:28 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:23 | 5:21 | 5:19 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:14 | 5:12 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:07 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:01 | 7:02 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 5:55 | 6:24 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 5:53 | 6:25 |
| 3 | 12.6 | 5:51 | 6:26 |
| 4 | 12.6 | 5:49 | 6:28 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:47 | 6:29 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 5:45 | 6:30 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 5:43 | 6:32 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:41 | 6:33 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:39 | 6:34 |
| 10 | 13.0 | 5:38 | 6:36 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 5:36 | 6:37 |
| 12 | 13.1 | 5:34 | 6:38 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 5:32 | 6:40 |
| 14 | 13.2 | 5:30 | 6:41 |
| 15 | 13.2 | 5:28 | 6:42 |
| 16 | 13.3 | 5:26 | 6:44 |
| 17 | 13.3 | 5:25 | 6:45 |
| 18 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:46 |
| 19 | 13.4 | 5:21 | 6:47 |
| 20 | 13.5 | 5:19 | 6:49 |
| 21 | 13.5 | 5:17 | 6:50 |
| 22 | 13.6 | 5:16 | 6:51 |
| 23 | 13.6 | 5:14 | 6:53 |
| 24 | 13.7 | 5:12 | 6:54 |
| 25 | 13.7 | 5:10 | 6:55 |
| 26 | 13.8 | 5:09 | 6:57 |
| 27 | 13.8 | 5:07 | 6:58 |
| 28 | 13.9 | 5:05 | 6:59 |
| 29 | 13.9 | 5:04 | 7:01 |
| 30 | 14.0 | 5:02 | 7:02 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 5.14 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.24 kWh/m² to a high of 7.69 kWh/m² in July across the year — April's 5.14 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for The Dalles
None of The Dalles's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
The Dalles's rainy season runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit The Dalles?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in The Dalles.
What to pack for The Dalles in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, The Dalles sees daytime highs around 57°F and nights near 39°F. Worth packing: a warm layer, rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in The Dalles in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in The Dalles peaks around July 16 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in The Dalles in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in The Dalles is worst in August — around 43 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 8.8× the cleanest month (December, 5 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 43 | 29 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 8 | Good |
| Aug | 43 | Poor |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is The Dalles?
The Dalles sits at 45.6°N, 121.2°W, 253 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Washougal, 57 mi away.
Topography around The Dalles
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of The Dalles.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around The Dalles has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,047 ft around an average of 397 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,140 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 12,215 ft.
The land around The Dalles is covered by trees (38%), grassland (29%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 2 miles, grassland (58%) and trees (24%) within 10 miles, and trees (50%) and grassland (39%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for The Dalles (45.5946°, -121.1787°, elevation 253 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).