Climate normals · 1970–2000
Salem Climate
Salem is a city in United States (OR) with a population of about 175,535. Its average annual temperature is 11.6°C (53°F), with roughly 1022 mm of rain per year.
11.6°C
Avg Temp
1022
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Salem Climate
Salem has an average annual temperature of 11.6°C (53°F) and receives about 1022 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11.6°C
Avg Temp
1022
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 40° | 157 mm |
| February | 6° / 44° | 122 mm |
| March | 8° / 47° | 111 mm |
| April | 10° / 51° | 66 mm |
| May | 13° / 56° | 49 mm |
| June | 16° / 62° | 34 mm |
| July | 19° / 67° | 13 mm |
| August | 19° / 67° | 18 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 37 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 75 mm |
| November | 8° / 46° | 161 mm |
| December | 5° / 40° | 179 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Salem
The most comfortable months to visit Salem are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is December (near 1°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Salem are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Salem, United States has an average annual temperature of 11.6°C and about 1022 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is December.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Salem average about 28°C (82°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.