Weather in Salem, Oregon, United States in August
In an average August, Salem sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 54°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 71°F to 90°F |
| Average low | 54°F |
| Typical low range | 49°F to 58°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
105°F
2023-08-14
Lowest
62°F
2010-08-29
Low
Highest
66°F
1992-08-12
Lowest
45°F
1993-08-26
Feels-like
Highest
133°F
2021-08-12
Lowest
40°F
2000-08-28
Humidity
Highest
17.0 g/m³
2014-08-11
Lowest
6.8 g/m³
1992-08-24
Wind
Highest
19 mph
2015-08-29
Lowest
3 mph
2025-08-25
Precip
Wettest
2.45 in
2004
Driest
0.06 in
2012
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