Climate of Salem, Oregon, USA
Point-value climate at Salem (Oregon, United States of America). Population approximately 229,010.
Located in Oregon, United States of America, Salem has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 229,010. Monthly average temperatures range from 4.6°C / 40.3°F in January to 19.5°C / 67.1°F in July, with rainfall varying from 14 mm / 0.6 in (July) to 176 mm / 6.9 in (December) — about 1014 mm / 39.9 in across the year. Salem is the capital of Oregon. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Salem's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6°C40.3°F | 154 mm6.1″ | — |
| February | 6.4°C43.5°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| March | 8.3°C46.9°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| April | 10.4°C50.7°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 13.5°C56.3°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| June | 16.6°C61.9°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 19.5°C67.1°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.4°C66.9°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 16.9°C62.4°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 12°C53.6°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| November | 7.4°C45.3°F | 160 mm6.3″ | — |
| December | 4.6°C40.3°F | 176 mm6.9″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Salem?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August, September. Salem's warmest month is July at an average of 19.5°C / 67.1°F, and its driest month is July with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Salem?
Salem, in Oregon, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 4.6°C / 40.3°F in January to 19.5°C / 67.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1014 mm / 39.9 in, with the wettest month being December (176 mm / 6.9 in) and the driest July (14 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Salem in July?
The average temperature in Salem in July is 19.5°C / 67.1°F, with rainfall of about 14 mm / 0.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Salem?
The driest month in Salem is July, with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 19.5°C / 67.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Salem?
The wettest month in Salem is December, with approximately 176 mm / 6.9 in of average monthly rainfall.