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Retirement Living In Tualatin Valley - Oregon


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Area Description

The Tualatin Valley, located in Portland's backyard, is comprised of 10 cities and dozens of smaller, incorporated areas of Washington County, Oregon. As the gateway to Oregon wine country, the Tualatin Valley is home to more than 30 wineries, a dozen breweries, dozens of u-pick farms, a dozen golf clubs, and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking and cycling trails. With no sales tax in the state, the Tualatin Valley also is home to the Greater Portland region's best tax-free shopping, as well as top-notch local restaurants with global cuisine.

Cities in the Tualatin Valley include: Banks, Beaverton, Cornelius, Durham, Forest Grove, Gaston, Hillsboro, King City, North Plains, Sherwood, Tigard, Tualatin and Wilsonville.

Includes Cities/Towns: Banks, Beaverton, Buxton, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Gales Creek, Gaston, Hillsboro, Manning, North Plains, Portland, Sherwood, Timber, Tualatin.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   The Tualatin Valley is a diverse region, which mixes urban amenities with rural activities. Close to farms, vineyards, forests, parks, trails, lakes and rivers, the Tualatin Valley offers myriad things to see and do. Outdoor recreation is abundant, with opportunities for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and activities, including zip lining, kayaking, fishing, boating, golfing, hiking, walking, cycling and more. Additional activities include tax-free shopping, wine tasting, scenic drives and more.

Cultural Activities
The Tualatin Valley has a rich cultural and arts community, with professional and community performing arts groups, including live theater, musical theater, symphony, choirs, barbershop quartets and live music from around the world.

Public transportation
The Tualatin Valley is serviced by Trimet, which operates buses in the region, as well as light rail that has service directly from the Portland International Airport and Portland to Tualatin Valley's cities of Beaverton and Hillsboro. The Westside Express Service commuter rail, also transports travelers to the cities of Tigard, Tualatin and Wilsonville during rush hour.

Medical Facilities


The Tualatin Valley has several hospitals that serve the area, as well as wellness centers and naturopathic centers that offer a variety of alternative care, such as chiropractic care, acupuncture and massage therapy.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Tualatin Valley, Oregon?

For those of you that retire in Tualatin Valley, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the upper 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Tualatin Valley!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Tualatin Valley such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Tualatin Valley!

Summertime in Tualatin Valley is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect a few days above 90°. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Tualatin Valley, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  35 F°  41 F°  48 F°
 Feb  35 F°  43 F°  52 F°
 Mar  38 F°  47 F°  57 F°
 Apr  41 F°  51 F°  61 F°
 May  46 F°  57 F°  68 F°
 Jun  50 F°  62 F°  73 F°
 Jul  54 F°  67 F°  80 F°
 Aug  54 F°  67 F°  81 F°
 Sep  49 F°  62 F°  76 F°
 Oct  43 F°  53 F°  64 F°
 Nov  39 F°  46 F°  52 F°
 Dec  34 F°  40 F°  46 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  10  0
 Feb  0  8  0
 Mar  0  5  0
 Apr  0  2  0
 May  1  0  0
 Jun  1  0  0
 Jul  5  0  0
 Aug  5  0  0
 Sep  2  0  0
 Oct  0  2  0
 Nov  0  5  0
 Dec  0  11  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  7 "  20  36 %
 Feb  5 "  16  36 %
 Mar  5 "  18  39 %
 Apr  3 "  16  42 %
 May  2 "  12  46 %
 Jun  2 "  9  50 %
 Jul  1 "  4  53 %
 Aug  1 "  4  53 %
 Sep  2 "  6  50 %
 Oct  3 "  12  45 %
 Nov  7 "  20  40 %
 Dec  7 "  19  35 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  1 "  1  1
 Feb  1 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  1 "  1  1


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