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).
The best month in Portland is May. The weather is warm one day and cool the next, but it is never hot or cold in May. All the flowers and vegetation are in their splendor, and the activities in the parks have started for the summer. Ex Governor Mark Hatfield said it best, Come visit, but don't stay.