Salem (OR) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Salem experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Salem is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like December.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Salem has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1079 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives heavy rainfall, averaging 195 mm of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 9.7 mm over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Salem Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Salem. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Salem in the United States of America
During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, November and December.
Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 195 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 353 hours of sunshine.
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