Historical Weather in Salem, OR
See 55+ years of weather history for any date in Salem going back to 1970.
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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°/ 45°
💧 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"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
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) |
Salem Snow RecordsSee the top 10 snowiest days ever recorded
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