Salem, OR weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Salem weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salem.
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What is the weather usually like in Salem?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 30°F average low
- 40.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,018 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salem: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALEM MCNARY FLD, OR US (USW00024232), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.
Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 4:33 PM | 8 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Salem?
Salem has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 40.1 inches (1,018 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Salem is June to September. At 1,532 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Salem
What is the hottest month in Salem?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Salem?
December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Salem?
About 40.1 inches (1,018 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Salem?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Salem?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salem have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
What is the weather like in Salem in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 34°F, with about 5.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Salem?
Around 7:08 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Salem weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Salem.
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