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Salem, OR Weather on July 16
July 16th in Salem, OR typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 84°F and lows near 55°F — a 29°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 16th was in 2024 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1986 (58°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 15% of July 16th dates historically, with the wettest July 16th recording 1.19" of rain. The last decade has been 4.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on July 16
Planning for July 16th in Salem, OR? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
July 16 Weather Records for Salem
- •The all-time record high for July 16th in Salem, OR is 103°F, set in 1979.
- •The coldest July 16th on record dropped to 44°F in 1988.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on July 16th in 15 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), July 16th was 5°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest July 16 ever in Salem?
The warmest July 16 in Salem, OR reached 103°F in 1979. That is 19°F above the long-term average high of 84°F.
What was the coldest July 16 ever in Salem?
The coldest July 16 in Salem, OR dropped to 44°F in 1988. That is 11°F below the long-term average low of 55°F.
What is the average temperature on July 16 in Salem?
On July 16, Salem averages a high of 84°F and a low of 55°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SALEM AP (MCNARY FIELD).
How many years of weather data are available for July 16 in Salem?
We have 55 years of weather records for July 16 in Salem, OR, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
July 16 Weather History in Salem
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 100°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 93°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 80°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 82°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 88°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 98°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 77°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 75°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 96°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 85°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 79°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 73°F | 58°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 2010 | 80°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 93°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 83°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 79°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 79°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 86°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 68°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 92°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 70°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 95°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 83°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 78°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 95°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 93°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 70°F | 56°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 1992 | 99°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 73°F | 59°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1990 | 85°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 67°F | 54°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 1988 | 82°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 65°F | 51°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1986 | 67°F | 50°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1985 | 83°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 97°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 76°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 86°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 80°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 103°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 73°F | 60°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1977 | 87°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 89°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 74°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 74°F | 50°F | 1.19" | -- |
| 1973 | 93°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 98°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 89°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SALEM AP (MCNARY FIELD)
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Salem, OR, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.