Weather in Salem in January
In an average January, 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 | 41°F to 55°F |
| Average low | 37°F |
| Typical low range | 28°F to 47°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
64°F
2024-01-28
Lowest
24°F
2024-01-14
Low
Highest
56°F
2003-01-26
Lowest
13°F
1980-01-30
Feels-like
Highest
56°F
2003-01-26
Lowest
0°F
1980-01-28
Humidity
Highest
11.9 g/m³
2024-01-28
Lowest
1.3 g/m³
1980-01-28
Wind
Highest
27 mph
1988-01-11
Lowest
2 mph
1992-01-14
Gust
Highest
66 mph
1990-01-08
Lowest
6 mph
1999-01-05
Precip
Wettest
13.56 in
2006
Driest
0.36 in
1985
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