What is today's weather forecast for Salem, OR?

Today's forecast for Salem shows a low of 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly Cloudy with Showers with a low near 48 F.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Salem, OR?

The 7-day forecast for Salem shows highs from 49 to 59 degrees and lows from 41 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 10 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Salem, OR this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Salem this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (40% chance), Tuesday (30% chance), Wednesday (90% chance), Thursday (100% chance), Friday (80% chance), Saturday (70% chance), Sunday (70% chance), Monday (20% chance), Tuesday (20% chance), Wednesday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Salem weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Salem forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Salem, OR Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station Switch to Metric Units

44°F
Feels Like 44°F

Humidity 99% Dew Point 44°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.13 in.765.3 mm

Report from a personal weather station 0.7 miles ENE of central Salem
at 10:36 PM Sun, Nov 9, 2025

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station Switch to Metric Units

44°F
Feels Like 44°F

Humidity 99% Dew Point 44°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.13 in.765.3 mm

Report from a personal weather station 0.7 miles ENE of central Salem
at 10:36 PM Sun, Nov 9, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SunNov 9

MonNov 10

40%

TueNov 11

WedNov 12

70%

ThuNov 13

100%

FriNov 14

80%

SatNov 15

70%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 52°F to 59°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°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

1913 - The freshwater fury , a rapidly deepening cyclone, caused unpredicted gales on the Great Lakes. Eight large ore carriers on Lake Erie sank drowning 270 sailors. Cleveland OH reported 17.4 inches of snow in 24 hours, and a total of 22.2 inches, both all-time records for that location. During the storm, winds at Cleveland averaged 50 mph, with gusts to 79 mph. The storm produced wind gusts to 80 mph at Buffalo NY, and buried Pickens WV under three feet of snow.

Salem, OR 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Nov 9

Night: Mostly Cloudy with Showers with a low near 48 F. Winds from the SW at 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%

Monday Nov 10

Day: Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Showers with a high near 59 F. Winds from the SSW at 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%

Night: Mostly Cloudy with Isolated Showers with a low near 45 F. Winds from the WNW at 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%

Tuesday Nov 11

Day: Partly Cloudy with a high near 56 F. Winds from the N at 3 mph

Night: Mostly Cloudy with Showers with a low near 48 F. Winds from the S at 1 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%

Wednesday Nov 12

Day: Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Showers with a high near 58 F. Winds from the S at 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%

Night: Cloudy with Light Showers with a low near 49 F. Winds from the SW at 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%

Thursday Nov 13

Day: Cloudy with Light Showers and Isolated Thunderstorms with a high near 54 F. Winds from the SW at 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%

Night: Mostly Cloudy with Light Showers with a low near 45 F. Winds from the SSW at 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%

Friday Nov 14

Day: Mostly Cloudy with Light Showers Likely with a high near 52 F. Winds from the S at 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%

Night: Mostly Cloudy with Light Showers Likely with a low near 47 F. Winds from the S at 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Mostly Cloudy with Light Rain Likely with a high near 54 F. Winds from the S at 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%

Night: Mostly Cloudy with Light Rain Likely with a low near 50 F. Winds from the S at 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Mostly Cloudy with Light Rain Likely with a high near 51 F. Winds from the S at 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%

Night: Partly Cloudy with Light Rain Likely with a low near 43 F. Winds from the S at 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%

Monday Nov 17

Day: Partly Cloudy with Showers with a high near 50 F. Winds from the S at 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%

Night: Partly Cloudy with Showers with a low near 41 F. Winds from the SSW at 4 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Partly Cloudy with Showers with a high near 49 F. Winds from the S at 4 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%

Night: Partly Cloudy with Showers with a low near 42 F. Winds from the E at 1 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: Mostly Cloudy with Isolated Showers with a high near 49 F. Winds from the S at 4 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%

Sun & Moon Monthly

First Light 6:31 AM

Sunrise 7:03 AM

Sunset 4:51 PM

Last Light 5:22 PM

Moonrise 7:25 PM

Moonset 12:13 PM

Moon Phase

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Contiguous United States Extremes

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Sun's Low Temperature
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About Salem, OR

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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