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Salem weather

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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
74°
Mainly clear
Feels 73° · Wind 8 mph · Humidity 52%
AmericanNOAA GFS
73°
Clear
Feels 72° · Wind 9 mph · Humidity 57%
EuropeanECMWF
70°
Clear
Feels 69° · Wind 9 mph · Humidity 63%

Latest for Salem: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 74° Mainly clear · American (NOAA GFS): 73° Clear · European (ECMWF): 70° Clear.

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Salem and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Salem, OR is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 87°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 34°F), with roughly 51 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Salem right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Salem climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
47°
35°
Feb
49°
34°
Mar
52°
35°
Apr
57°
40°
May
69°
46°
Jun
76°
51°
Jul
87°
57°
Aug
85°
58°
Sep
76°
53°
Oct
64°
46°
Nov
51°
40°
Dec
48°
38°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Salem today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Salem today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Salem today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Salem and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Salem?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Salem forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Salem?
July is typically the warmest month in Salem, with average highs around 87°F.
How cold does Salem get?
The coldest month in Salem is February, when overnight lows average about 34°F.
How much rain does Salem get?
Salem sees roughly 51 in of precipitation a year, with December usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

NWSNational Weather Service
Open model · shown above ✓AWAccuWeather
Closed model · open ↗↗TWCThe Weather Channel
Closed model · open ↗↗

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