Bend, Oregon
*source, Bend Chamber of Commerce
At an elevation of 3,628 feet, Bend enjoys the predominately dry climate of the Great Basin. Sunny days, low humidity and cool nights provide the most common weather pattern.
The average annual precipitation in Bend is less than 12 inches, over half falls between November and February, often as snow. At Mt. Bachelor, the ski resort 22 miles southwest of Bend, snow normally reaches depths of 160 to 180 inches. Bend has the highest average number of sunny days in the state. Clear days average 158 days per year with an additional 105 days that are mostly sunny. Many of the remaining days provide substantial sunshine. Days that are totally cloudy do not often occur.
Bend'sTop 10 Attractions |
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Mt Bachelor (Alpine & Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling) |
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Deschutes River (River Rafting, Kayaking/Canoeing, Fly Fishing) |
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Cascade Lakes Scenic Highway |
4. |
Drake Park/Mirror Pond |
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Old Mill District/Les Schwab Amphitheater |
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Historical Downtown Bend (Walk & shop, Fine Dinning, Breweries, Tower Theater) |
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High Desert Museum |
8. |
Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Mt. Biking, Road Biking, Cave Exploring, Horse Trails, Boating, Camping) |
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Festivals/Events (Balloons Over Bend, AttaBoy 300 Sled Dog Race, Bend WinterFest, Pole Pedal Paddle, Summer Sunday’s Concert Series, Cascade Cycling Classic, Bend Summer Festival, Cascade Festival of Music, Bend Fall Festival, First Friday Art Walk) |
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Golf (Top 25 “Worlds Greatest Golf Destinations” by Golf Digest) |
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