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Weather on February 17

Salem, OR

55 Years of Data

Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
37°F
Warmest
2016
53°F avg
Coldest
2006
30°F avg

About This Date

February 17th in Salem, OR typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 52°F and lows near 37°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 17th was in 2016 (53°F average), while the coldest was 2006 (30°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 64% of recorded February 17th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 2.4"). 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 February 17th in Salem, OR? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202646°34°40°0.16"
202556°49°52°0.24"
202445°39°42°0.16"
202356°33°44°
202252°33°42°
202150°33°42°
202051°31°41°0.01"
201944°31°38°
201853°42°48°0.07"
201756°39°47°
2016warmest61°46°53°0.22"
201565°36°50°
201455°44°50°0.67"
201347°32°39°
201253°43°48°0.13"
201148°33°41°0.01"
201056°37°46°
200954°34°44°0.1"
200860°28°44°
200762°43°52°0.01"
2006coldest35°24°30°
200557°22°39°
200451°40°45°0.66"
200350°43°46°0.92"
200250°30°40°0.02"
200148°36°42°0.04"
200050°27°38°
199950°39°45°0.1"
199856°40°48°0.03"
199755°39°47°0.06"
199657°47°52°1.04"
199553°46°50°2.64"
199448°37°43°0.52"
199344°23°34°
199252°44°48°0.19"
199154°39°46°
199042°30°36°
198950°45°47°0.43"
198848°30°39°0.04"
198750°36°43°0.37"
198640°32°36°0.76"2.4"
198552°25°38°
198454°25°39°
198355°45°50°1.71"
198257°33°45°0.23"
198156°45°50°0.27"
198043°37°40°0.47"
197954°42°48°0.21"
197853°43°48°
197762°35°49°
197650°39°45°0.58"
197549°32°40°0.07"
197447°40°43°0.14"
197351°38°44°0.11"
197258°42°50°0.22"
197154°35°44°
56 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.

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Salem, OR Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"0.2"0.4"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

Most pleasant months in Salem, OR: May, June, July, August, September.

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

What to expect on February 17th

This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.

February 17th outlook →

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