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Weather on December 25

Salem, OR

55 Years of Data

Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
34°F
Warmest
1980
60°F avg
Coldest
1978
28°F avg

About This Date

December 25th in Salem, OR typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 46°F and lows near 34°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 25th was in 1980 (60°F average), while the coldest was 1978 (28°F) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 56% of recorded December 25th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for December 25th in Salem, OR? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202554°39°46°0.15"
202453°42°48°2.11"
202353°41°47°1.22"
202256°45°50°0.08"
202141°34°37°0.25"
202050°31°41°1.8"
201944°30°37°
201847°38°42°
201741°33°37°0.1"
201645°27°36°
201545°34°39°0.03"
201452°39°45°
201338°34°36°
201248°38°43°1.96"
201151°33°42°0.2"
201048°39°44°0.36"
200938°25°31°
200838°31°34°0.23"
200739°30°35°0.69"
200647°43°45°1.63"
200559°47°53°0.3"
200449°34°41°0.79"
200345°32°38°0.48"
200253°40°46°0.13"
200146°26°36°
200046°32°39°
199950°27°38°
199852°42°47°1.35"
199738°35°36°
199653°36°44°2.26"
199543°22°32°
199450°36°43°0.3"
199332°29°30°
199240°35°37°
199146°39°43°0.08"
199036°25°30°
198946°25°35°
198838°27°32°
198736°24°30°
198648°37°43°1.3"
198542°19°31°
198437°35°36°0.13"
198340°25°32°0.28"0.1"
198249°33°41°
198148°38°43°0.15"
1980warmest62°58°60°4.24"
197954°36°45°
1978coldest34°23°28°
197747°33°40°0.08"
197651°36°43°1.12"
197554°41°47°0.61"
197444°35°40°
197345°32°38°
197255°44°50°
197147°31°39°0.3"
55 years of data from SALEM AP (MCNARY FIELD)

Salem, OR Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JFMAMJJASOND
Avg high Avg low

Salem, OR Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"4.5"8.9"JFMAMJJASOND2.2"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Salem, OR Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Salem, OR

Salem, OR has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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