Weather in Salem in May
In an average May, Salem sees a daily high around 35°C and a low around 25°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 35°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 32°C to 38°C |
| Average low | 25°C |
| Typical low range | 23°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
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
41°C
2014-05-23
Lowest
26°C
2004-05-03
Low
Highest
30°C
2024-05-02
Lowest
21°C
2004-05-27
Feels-like
Highest
66°C
2014-05-24
Lowest
26°C
2004-05-03
Humidity
Highest
23.9 g/m³
2024-05-22
Lowest
12.4 g/m³
1987-05-09
Wind
Highest
23 km/h
1985-05-28
Lowest
4 km/h
1982-05-15
Gust
Highest
65 km/h
2025-05-27
Lowest
16 km/h
2024-05-16
Precip
Wettest
257 mm
2004
Driest
28 mm
1987
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