2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Salem, OR vs Hilo, HI

Change Cities
Highlights
- Hilo has 218.7% more rainy days than Salem.
- Hilo has 13.6% more Sunny Days than Salem.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Hilo scores 16.2% better than Salem
 Salem, ORHilo, HIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock14338
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny154  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low35  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index2.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
Reviews for Salem    37 Reviews

After reading the reviews here, I had to come write my own. The problem I had with most of the reviews is that most were very opinion-based and seemed to assume everyone  More

   |    Reply

Moved here approx. 4 years ago from SW Michigan, but I've lived in 9 other cities & 5 other states. Salem is a very manageable sized city, with tons of parks, diverse  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

I'm a native 5th generation Oregonian, so bear in mind that I was born with webs between my toes! Anyway, I used to think it rained too much when I was young. Then I  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Salem

Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Hilo


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.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.