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Salem, OR Weather on May 26
May 26th in Salem, OR typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 70°F and lows near 47°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2005 (71°F average), while the coldest was 2011 (48°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 1.6" of rain. The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in Salem, OR? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 26 Weather Records for Salem
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in Salem, OR is 91°F, set in 2005.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 34°F in 1973.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 26th in 1 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 26th was 5°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in Salem?
The warmest May 26 in Salem, OR reached 91°F in 2005. That is 21°F above the long-term average high of 70°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in Salem?
The coldest May 26 in Salem, OR dropped to 34°F in 1973. That is 13°F below the long-term average low of 47°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in Salem?
On May 26, Salem averages a high of 70°F and a low of 47°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SALEM AP (MCNARY FIELD).
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Salem?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 26 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.
May 26 Weather History in Salem
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 73°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 85°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 76°F | 56°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 2021 | 75°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 75°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 74°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 69°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 84°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 64°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 71°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 71°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 64°F | 51°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2012 | 66°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 56°F | 41°F | 0.84" | -- |
| 2010 | 63°F | 51°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 2009 | 75°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 62°F | 53°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2007 | 73°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 57°F | 45°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2005 | 91°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 66°F | 55°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2003 | 68°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 82°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 69°F | 51°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1999 | 76°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 60°F | 38°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1997 | 74°F | 41°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1996 | 67°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 84°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 67°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 77°F | 48°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1992 | 76°F | 51°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1991 | 64°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 70°F | 50°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 1989 | 65°F | 47°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1988 | 66°F | 43°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1987 | 67°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 72°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 69°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 66°F | 44°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1983 | 79°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 62°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 70°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 55°F | 47°F | 1.6" | -- |
| 1979 | 68°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 60°F | 49°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1977 | 61°F | 40°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1976 | 82°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 70°F | 48°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1974 | 70°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 64°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 84°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 65°F | 52°F | 0.97" | -- |
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.