Weather in Salem, Oregon, United States in January
In an average January, Salem sees a daily high around 47°F and a low around 35°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 47°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 39°F to 54°F |
| Average low | 35°F |
| Typical low range | 28°F to 43°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.30 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
63°F
2005-01-24
Lowest
27°F
1996-01-30
Low
Highest
54°F
1995-01-31
Lowest
10°F
2024-01-16
Feels-like
Highest
54°F
1995-01-31
Lowest
-3°F
1996-01-31
Humidity
Highest
11.4 g/m³
2005-01-18
Lowest
2.3 g/m³
2017-01-04
Wind
Highest
27 mph
1990-01-07
Lowest
3 mph
2015-01-10
Precip
Wettest
16.73 in
2006
Driest
0.69 in
1985
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