Salem Weather in May

What's the weather like in Salem (Oregon) in May 2024?

The climate in Salem during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Salem and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Salem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.1°C 66.3°F
Nightly temperature 5.6°C 42°F
Average temperature 12.3°C 54.1°F
Daily sunshine 9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 51 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 11.7°C 53.1°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Salem with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Salem

Salem average temperature in May

May rainfall

Salem average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Salem average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Salem in May 2024.

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Salem weather stats

Salem weather statistics
Hottest month: August 26.9°C 80.4°F
Driest month: July 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: July 11.8hrs
Coldest month: January 7.5°C 45.5°F
Wettest month: December 190mm 7.5ins
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