Weather in Salem, Oregon, United States in May
In an average May, Salem sees a daily high around 63°F and a low around 44°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 63°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 55°F to 74°F |
| Average low | 44°F |
| Typical low range | 39°F to 50°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
93°F
2008-05-16
Lowest
46°F
2022-05-08
Low
Highest
60°F
1983-05-28
Lowest
32°F
2012-05-10
Feels-like
Highest
119°F
2008-05-16
Lowest
25°F
2012-05-10
Humidity
Highest
16.4 g/m³
1983-05-28
Lowest
5.5 g/m³
1985-05-11
Wind
Highest
21 mph
2010-05-19
Lowest
3 mph
2008-05-12
Precip
Wettest
7.52 in
2022
Driest
0.28 in
1992
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