The NRO is part of the Department of Defense. The Director of the NRO is appointed by the Secretary of Defense with the consent of the Director of National Intelligence, without confirmation from Congress.
Portland: Annual Weather Averages. July is the hottest month in Portland with an average temperature of 21Â°C (69Â°F) and the coldest is January at -6Â°C (21Â°F). The wettest month is September with an average of 140mm of rain. Average Temperature: Portland.
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).