Home / Select Cities / 2024 Comparing Salem, OR vs. Madras, OR

2024 Compare Climate & Weather:
Salem, OR vs Madras, OR

Change Cities
Highlights

On average, there are 153 sunny days per year in Madras. Salem averages 154 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Madras, Oregon gets 11.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. Salem, Oregon gets 44.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Madras averages 13.7 inches of snow per year. Salem averages 3.9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.


Weather Highlights

Madras, Oregon
Summer High:
the July high is around 85.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24.8
Rain: averages 11.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13.7 inches of snow a year

Salem, Oregon
Summer High:
the July high is around 81.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34.8
Rain: averages 44.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3.9 inches of snow a year


BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
Madras

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Madras is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Oregon.

7.2 / 10
June, September and July are the most pleasant months in Madras, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Salem

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Salem is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Oregon.

7.4 / 10
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Salem, while December and January are the least comfortable months.


Today's Weather - Salem, OR

7 AM PST

Mostly Sunny

45°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayMostly Sunny63° / 44°NNW 3 to 13 mph
SundayPartly Sunny62° / 42°WNW 2 to 7 mph
MondaySunny71° / 46°NNW 2 to 6 mph
TuesdayChance Rain Showers62° / 50°SSW 2 to 6 mph
WednesdayChance Rain Showers63° / 46°W 2 to 8 mph
ThursdaySlight Chance Rain Showers66° / 47°SW 2 to 6 mph
FridayChance Rain Showers67° / 48°W 2 to 6 mph

Today's Weather - Madras, OR

7 AM PST

Sunny

36°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodaySunny66° / 36°NW 2 to 16 mph
SundaySunny59° / 35°W 3 to 14 mph
MondaySunny68° / 39°W 2 to 13 mph
TuesdayMostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers64° / 45°W 3 to 14 mph
WednesdaySlight Chance Rain Showers61° / 37°W 6 to 15 mph
ThursdayMostly Sunny64° / 40°W 3 to 12 mph
FridaySlight Chance Rain Showers67° / 42°W 2 to 12 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthSalem, ORMadras, OR
January47° / 35°42° / 25°
February51° / 35°46° / 26°
March56° / 38°54° / 29°
April61° / 40°60° / 32°
May67° / 45°68° / 38°
June73° / 50°76° / 43°
July81° / 53°85° / 48°
August82° / 53°85° / 47°
September76° / 49°76° / 41°
October64° / 43°63° / 34°
November52° / 39°49° / 29°
December46° / 34°40° / 23°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Salem / Madras
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 011 / 2519 / 91 / 2
February0 / 09 / 2116 / 81 / 2
March0 / 05 / 2118 / 80 / 0
April0 / 02 / 1515 / 70 / 0
May0 / 10 / 712 / 70 / 0
June1 / 20 / 19 / 50 / 0
July5 / 100 / 03 / 30 / 0
August5 / 90 / 03 / 20 / 0
September2 / 20 / 37 / 30 / 0
October0 / 01 / 1312 / 50 / 0
November0 / 06 / 1919 / 100 / 1
December0 / 012 / 2619 / 91 / 3
August is the hottest month for Salem with an average high temperature of 81.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Oregon. In Salem, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Salem are September, July and August.

July is the hottest month for Madras with an average high temperature of 85.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Oregon. In Madras, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Madras are September, June and August.


December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Salem with an average of 34.0°. This is warmer than most places in Oregon.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Madras with an average of 22.7°. This is colder than most places in Oregon.



In Salem, there are 12.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Oregon.

In Madras, there are 23.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Oregon.



In Salem, there are 46.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Oregon.

In Madras, there are 151.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Oregon.



In Salem, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Oregon.

In Madras, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Oregon.



December is the wettest month in Salem with 7.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 43% of yearly precipitation and 6% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.9 inches in Salem means that it is wetter than most places in Oregon.


December is the wettest month in Madras with 1.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 36% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.1 inches in Madras means that it is one of the driest places in Oregon.


November is the rainiest month in Salem with 19.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 3.2 rainy days. There are 151.5 rainy days annually in Salem, which is rainier than most places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 10% chance of a rainy day.

November is the rainiest month in Madras with 9.5 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.4 rainy days. There are 76.8 rainy days annually in Madras, which is one of the least rainy places in Oregon. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.



An annual snowfall of 3.9 inches in Salem means that it is about average compared to other places in Oregon.

An annual snowfall of 13.7 inches in Madras means that it is snowier than most places in Oregon.



February is the snowiest month in Salem with 1.9 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Madras with 4.6 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.


DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.


Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Salem

Reviews for Madras    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Madras

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Salem Cost of Living vs Madras Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN SALEM, OREGON
97301, 97302, 97304, 97306
ZIPS IN MADRAS, OREGON
97741

LEARN MORE ABOUT SALEM, OREGON
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting

LEARN MORE ABOUT MADRAS, OREGON
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now