Salem, OR All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Salem, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 116.9°F (47°C) | June 28, 2021 |
| Record Low | -11.9°F (-24°C) | December 8, 1972 |
| Lowest High | 15.9°F (-9°C) | January 31, 1950 and December 30, 1968 and February 3, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 73.9°F (23°C) | July 22, 2006 |
| Highest Mean | 92.5°F (34°C) | June 28, 2021 |
| Lowest Mean | 3°F (-16°C) | January 31, 1950 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.30" (109.2 mm) | December 6, 1933 |
| Max in One Month | 17.56" (445.9 mm) | December 1933 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | July 1893 |
| Max in One Year | 66.98" (1701.3 mm) | 1996 |
| Least in One Year | 23.62" (599.9 mm) | 2013 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 25.0" (63.5 cm) | February 1, 1937 |
| Max in One Month | 32.8" (83.4 cm) | January 1950 |
| Max in One Season | 34.9" (88.7 cm) | 1968-69 |
| Max in One Year | 33.9" (86.2 cm) | 1937 |
| Earliest Snow | 5.0" (12.7 cm) | October 31, 1935 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 5.0" (12.7 cm) | October 31, 1935 |
| Latest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | April 8, 1972 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | April 8, 1972 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1893 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | December 1, 1892 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1893 – August 29, 2024 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at SALEM AP (MCNARY FIELD) (3 mi from Salem, OR). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Salem, OR?
The all-time record high in Salem, OR is 116.9°F (47°C), set on June 28, 2021.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Salem, OR?
The all-time record low in Salem, OR is -11.9°F (-24°C), set on December 8, 1972.
What is the most rain Salem, OR has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Salem, OR is 4.30 inches, on December 6, 1933.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Salem, OR?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Salem, OR is 25.0 inches, on February 1, 1937.
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