Salem, OR Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Salem, it is 52° with light drizzle. Today's forecast reaches 58°, with a low of 49°.
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· Local time 22:48
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Salem hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 58°F (14°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical November high of 52°F (11°C).
7:09 AM
Sunrise
4:43 PM
Sunset
Now forecast details
52° Light drizzle
- Feels like
- 49°
- Precipitation
- 45% chance, 0.01 in
- Humidity
- 81%
- Wind
- S 6 mphGusts 14 mph
- Pressure
- 29.63 inHg
- Visibility
- 1 mi
Current conditions in detail
Wind
6 mph
S · gusts 14 mph
Visibility
1 mi
Precipitation
0.01 in
74% chance today
Salem weather tomorrow (Sunday, November 15)
Tomorrow in Salem looks light rain shower, with a high of 54° and an overnight low of 44°. There is a 87% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 15 mph, and the UV index reaches 1 (low).
High / Low
54° / 44°
Precipitation
87%
Sunrise / sunset
07:09 AM / 04:43 PM
Salem 14-day forecast
Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 58°
Low 49°
Chance of precipitation:
74%
Sun, Nov 15
Sunday
Light rain shower
High 54°
Low 44°
Chance of precipitation:
87%
Mon, Nov 16
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 54°
Low 41°
Chance of precipitation:
67%
Tue, Nov 17
Tuesday
Mist
High 51°
Low 39°
Chance of precipitation:
62%
Wed, Nov 18
Wednesday
Overcast
High 52°
Low 41°
Chance of precipitation:
72%
Thu, Nov 19
Thursday
Sunny
High 51°
Low 39°
Chance of precipitation:
13%
Fri, Nov 20
Friday
Partly Cloudy
High 50°
Low 36°
Chance of precipitation:
15%
Sat, Nov 21
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 47°
Low 38°
Chance of precipitation:
70%
Sun, Nov 22
Sunday
Mist
High 50°
Low 40°
Chance of precipitation:
73%
Mon, Nov 23
Monday
Mist
High 45°
Low 38°
Chance of precipitation:
85%
Tue, Nov 24
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 50°
Low 39°
Chance of precipitation:
92%
Wed, Nov 25
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 54°
Low 42°
Chance of precipitation:
57%
Thu, Nov 26
Thursday
Patchy light drizzle
High 51°
Low 43°
Chance of precipitation:
86%
Fri, Nov 27
Friday
Overcast
High 47°
Low 42°
Chance of precipitation:
90%
How Salem's weather changes through the year
August is normally warmest and December coldest. The city averages 135 wet days a year, 8.6 hours of daily sunshine and 75% relative humidity.
Salem weather in numbers
- Typical day and night: Salem averages 64°F (18°C) by day and 45°F (7°C) at night across the year.
- Seasonal change: August highs reach 85°F (30°C), while December lows fall to 35°F (2°C).
- Rain and sunshine: About 1166 mm (45.9 inches) falls across 135 wet days, with 8.6 hours of sunshine on an average day.
Explore Salem month by month, including seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Does it snow in Salem?
Yes - about 7 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through April.
How warm is Salem on average?
53°F (12°C) across all twelve months - about 64°F (18°C) by day and 45°F (7°C) after dark.
When does it rain most in Salem?
December, at 8.1 inches (205 mm) over about 18 days. July is the driest month, at 6 mm (0.2 in).
Is Salem humid?
Relative humidity averages 75% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. Paired with August heat, muggy afternoons are routine.
What is the best time to visit Salem?
The best time to visit Salem is generally May to June and September to October, when the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 71°F (22°C), with rain on about 8 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
When is Salem at its coldest?
December, with highs of 46°F (8°C) and lows near 35°F (2°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 14°F (-10°C).
Which month is warmest in Salem?
August, averaging 85°F (30°C) by day and 58°F (14°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 115°F (46°C).