McLaughlin is better known as Bishop Briggs, owner of one of the most soaring, powerful and exciting voices in indie music today. The rich tapestry of her intercontinental upbringing seeps into her work, blending the rich vocals and gorgeous instrumentation of gospel and soul with the booming dancefloor rhythms of trap and hip-hop.
Consequently, Portland experiences heat waves with temperatures rising well above 90 Â°F (32 Â°C) for days at a time, and sometimes above 100 Â°F (38 Â°C). On average, temperatures reach or exceed 80 Â°F (27 Â°C) 56 days per year, of which 12 days will reach 90 Â°F (32 Â°C) and 1.4 days will reach 100 Â°F (38 Â°C).
In most years, Portland averages a daily maximum temperature for July that's between 77 and 84 degrees Fahrenheit (25 to 29 degrees Celsius). The minimum temperature usually falls between 55 and 57 Â°F (13 to 14 Â°C). The days at Portland warm steadily during July, until they peak for the year on the 30th and 31st, along with August 1st.