Salem, OR Weather Forecast and Current Conditions (97301)
Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 42°F
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Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 42°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
7-Day Temperature Trend
Week Ahead Summary
High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 54°F to 62°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 6 days.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 52°F with lows around 38°F.
This Date in Weather History
1946 - A heavy wet snow began to cover the Southern Rockies. Up to three feet of snow blanketed the mountains of New Mexico, and a 31 inch snow at Denver CO caused roofs to collapse.
More on this and other weather history
Salem 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Sunday Nov 2
Day: Mostly sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 2 to 7 mph.
Night: A chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Nov 3
Day: Rain. Cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Nov 4
Day: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Nov 5
Day: Rain before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday Nov 6
Day: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday Nov 7
Day: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday Nov 8
Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 6:53 AM
Sunset 5:00 PM
Last Light 5:31 PM
Moonset 3:11 AM
Contiguous United States Extremes
Sat's High Temperature
97 at 6 Miles West-southwest Of Glamis, CA
Sun's Low Temperature
13 at 4 Miles Northwest Of Grand Lake, CO
Weather Folklore
Dandelion blossoms close before a rain.
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About Salem, Oregon
Salem ( SAY-ləm) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County.
The population was 175,535 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 180,406 in 2024, making it the second-most populous city in the state after Portland and before Eugene.
Salem is the principal city of the Salem metropolitan area that covers Marion and Polk counties and had a combined population of 433,353 at the 2020 census and was estimated to be 443,416. This area is, in turn, part of the Portland–Vancouver–Salem Combined Statistical Area.
The city is home to Willamette University, Corban University, and Chemeketa Community College. The State of Oregon is the largest public employer in the city, and Salem Health is the largest private employer. Transportation includes public transit from Cherriots (legally known as Salem Area Mass Transit District), Amtrak service, as well as limited commercial and non-commercial air travel at McNary Field. Major roads include Interstate 5, Oregon Route 99E, and Oregon Route 22, which connects West Salem across the Willamette River via the Marion Street and Center Street bridges.
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