What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Salem, OR?

The record high temperature in Salem, OR is 117°F, recorded on June 28, 2021.

What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in Salem, OR?

The record low temperature in Salem, OR is -12°F, recorded on December 8, 1972.

Historical Weather in Salem, OR

Name: Salem, OR Temperature Records
Creator: NOAA

See 55+ years of weather history for any date in Salem going back to 1970.

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Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Salem, OR, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthAugustAvg High: 81°F / Low: 54°F

Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 46°F / Low: 35°F

Jan

48°/ 35°

💧 8.2"

❄️ 1.5"

Feb

51°/ 35°

💧 7.2"

❄️ 2.2"

Mar

55°/ 38°

💧 6.5"

❄️ 0.9"

Apr

60°/ 40°

💧 5.3"

❄️ 0.3"

May

67°/ 46°

💧 5.0"

❄️ 1.0"

Jun

73°/ 50°

💧 5.0"

Jul

81°/ 54°

💧 4.0"

Aug

81°/ 54°

💧 4.5"

Sep

75°/ 50°

💧 6.0"

Oct

64°/ 43°

💧 6.8"

Nov

52°/ 38°

💧 8.5"

❄️ 1.5"

Dec

46°/ 35°

💧 8.9"

❄️ 2.0"

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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.

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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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Salem Temperature Records

Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Salem, OR is 117°F, set on June 28, 2021.
Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Salem, OR is -12°F, set on December 8, 1972.
Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from NOAA weather station: SALEM AP (MCNARY FIELD).

All-Time Record High

117°F

June 28, 2021

All-Time Record Low

-12°F

December 8, 1972

Monthly Temperature Records in Salem

Month	Record High	Record Low
January	75°F(1984)	4°F(1979)
February	71°F(1991)	-1°F(1989)
March	83°F(2007)	10°F(1971)
April	91°F(2023)	25°F(1975)
May	102°F(1983)	28°F(1985)
June	117°F(2021)	31°F(1976)
July	107°F(2009)	31°F(1982)
August	108°F(1981)	34°F(1985)
September	104°F(1988)	26°F(1972)
October	98°F(2024)	20°F(2002)
November	76°F(1970)	11°F(1985)
December	72°F(1998)	-12°F(1972)