Weather in Salem in May
In an average May, Salem sees a daily high around 69°F and a low around 47°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 69°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 59°F to 82°F |
| Average low | 47°F |
| Typical low range | 41°F to 54°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
1983-05-29
Lowest
51°F
2013-05-22
Low
Highest
64°F
1986-05-31
Lowest
32°F
2002-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
116°F
1983-05-29
Lowest
26°F
1990-05-08
Humidity
Highest
16.4 g/m³
1986-05-31
Lowest
5.3 g/m³
1985-05-12
Wind
Highest
19 mph
1989-05-23
Lowest
3 mph
1989-05-29
Gust
Highest
47 mph
2000-05-09
Lowest
9 mph
2007-05-06
Precip
Wettest
4.90 in
1998
Driest
0.27 in
1992
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