Salem, OR is located in the Willamette Valley and has a moderate climate with warm summers and mild winters. Average summer temperatures range between 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit while winter temperatures usually stay within the 40-50 degree range. During the spring and fall months, temperatures tend to stay between 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is spread out throughout the year with an average total of 39 inches per year with most of it occurring during November through February. Snowfall can also occur during the winter months but is not very common in Salem.
Salem (zip 97301), Oregon gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Salem (zip 97301) averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 157 sunny days per year in Salem (zip 97301). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Salem (zip 97301) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 151 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year