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Weather on May 24

Salem, OR

55 Years of Data

Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
46°F
Warmest
1982
70°F avg
Coldest
1973
48°F avg

About This Date

May 24th in Salem, OR typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 70°F and lows near 46°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 24th was in 1982 (70°F average), while the coldest was 1973 (48°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of May 24th dates historically, with the wettest May 24th recording 1.14" of rain. 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 May 24th in Salem, OR? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202579°45°62°
202467°48°57°
202375°46°61°
202273°43°58°
202165°52°58°0.41"
202074°45°59°
201963°48°55°
201873°56°64°
201766°45°55°
201672°51°61°
201569°52°60°
201471°54°62°
201361°48°54°0.03"
201255°48°52°0.69"
201170°45°57°
201061°45°53°
200973°41°57°
200873°50°62°0.15"
200777°52°64°
200664°49°56°0.28"
200572°38°55°
200475°43°59°
200371°54°62°0.2"
200274°42°58°
200180°49°64°
200072°48°60°
199976°50°63°
199860°45°52°1.14"
199763°42°52°0.33"
199672°44°58°
199581°43°62°
199484°46°65°
199386°49°67°0.08"
199292°48°70°
199164°42°53°
199063°42°52°0.2"
198962°46°54°0.53"
198868°40°54°
198766°49°57°0.03"
198681°52°66°
198570°55°62°
198460°37°49°
198387°45°66°
1982warmest89°51°70°
198168°56°62°0.53"
198060°37°49°0.03"
197974°50°62°
197862°42°52°0.03"
197765°40°52°
197660°39°50°0.13"
197562°37°50°
197465°51°58°0.33"
1973coldest59°37°48°0.79"
197260°43°51°
197172°39°55°0.43"
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.

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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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