Weather in Salem in December
In an average December, Salem sees a daily high around 48°F and a low around 37°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 48°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 40°F to 55°F |
| Average low | 37°F |
| Typical low range | 27°F to 47°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
65°F
1980-12-27
Lowest
20°F
1990-12-21
Low
Highest
58°F
1980-12-26
Lowest
8°F
1990-12-21
Feels-like
Highest
58°F
1980-12-26
Lowest
-7°F
1990-12-21
Humidity
Highest
12.2 g/m³
2015-12-08
Lowest
1.0 g/m³
1990-12-21
Wind
Highest
31 mph
1995-12-12
Lowest
2 mph
2022-12-06
Gust
Highest
72 mph
2006-12-15
Lowest
6 mph
2008-12-10
Precip
Wettest
14.73 in
1996
Driest
1.65 in
2013
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