Weather in Salem, Oregon, United States in December
In an average December, Salem sees a daily high around 46°F and a low around 35°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 46°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 39°F to 53°F |
| Average low | 35°F |
| Typical low range | 27°F to 43°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.30 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
61°F
2021-12-01
Lowest
15°F
1990-12-20
Low
Highest
55°F
2015-12-08
Lowest
2°F
1990-12-21
Feels-like
Highest
55°F
2015-12-08
Lowest
-13°F
1990-12-21
Humidity
Highest
11.5 g/m³
2015-12-08
Lowest
1.1 g/m³
1990-12-20
Wind
Highest
31 mph
1995-12-12
Lowest
3 mph
2022-12-13
Precip
Wettest
21.10 in
1996
Driest
3.14 in
2013
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