Weather in Salem in August
In an average August, Salem sees a daily high around 86°F and a low around 58°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 86°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 77°F to 97°F |
| Average low | 58°F |
| Typical low range | 52°F to 63°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
107°F
2023-08-15
Lowest
66°F
1999-08-31
Low
Highest
73°F
2023-08-15
Lowest
45°F
1980-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
127°F
1981-08-07
Lowest
41°F
1980-08-29
Humidity
Highest
16.2 g/m³
1991-08-09
Lowest
5.5 g/m³
1992-08-25
Wind
Highest
21 mph
2015-08-29
Lowest
3 mph
2017-08-28
Gust
Highest
54 mph
2015-08-29
Lowest
9 mph
2017-08-28
Precip
Wettest
2.79 in
2004
Driest
0.01 in
2022
See Salem's live weather grade →
Visiting Salem in August? See how its comfort stacks up against where you live.
Compare Salem with your city →