Eugene, Oregon – Residents across the Willamette Valley can expect rising temperatures and dry conditions through early next week, with Eugene projected to hit 91°F by Tuesday. A sunny Fourth of July will give way to a hotter weekend, as daytime highs climb steadily and skies remain cloudless.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, Eugene will stay mostly sunny through Independence Day, with Thursday peaking at 81°F and the holiday hovering near 79°F. A stronger warm-up begins Saturday, with highs of 82°F expected, reaching 85°F Sunday and 91°F by Tuesday. Overnight lows remain mild, mostly in the low 50s to mid-50s.
Lane County residents should prepare for prolonged heat and increased wildfire risk. Hydration, limiting outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, and checking on vulnerable neighbors are advised. The region’s dry streak also means outdoor burning remains risky.
The sunny stretch could last well into mid-July, with no rain in sight and winds staying mostly calm or light from the north. While the pattern is typical for early July, the forecasted 90s mark the area’s hottest stretch so far this summer.
Warnings are not currently in effect, but NWS updates are expected as temperatures rise into early next week.
☀️ Five-Day Forecast for Eugene, OR:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 81°F / low 51°F
- Independence Day: Mostly sunny, high 79°F / low 51°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high 82°F / low 53°F
- Sunday: Sunny, high 85°F / low 55°F
- Monday: Sunny, high 88°F / low 57°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 91°F
