Salem (Oregon) in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Salem (Oregon) in december 2026
The weather in Salem in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 29.9cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Fog
22% of time
20%
20%
14%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Moderate rain at times
29% of time
25%
21%
13%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
22%
17%
13%
Weather at 3am
40°F
22%
20%
18%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Salem (Oregon) in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Salem (Oregon) in december.
The climate of Salem (Oregon) in december is very bad
the weather in Salem in december is wet (with 7.7in of rainfall over 10 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 7.2in of precipitation over 11 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh there the month of december. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Salem is 43°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Salem in december with a maximum record of 61°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 23% of time.
On average, in Salem, the days of december last 08:47. The sun rises at 07:44 and sets at 16:31.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Salem (Oregon):
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have a tolerable climate, but better than Salem (Oregon).
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Salem (Oregon) in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.8in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 29.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.83km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:44 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:47 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Salem (Oregon) in december 2025:
34°F to 43°F
41°F to 49°F
40°F to 45°F
36°F to 45°F
47°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
47°F to 50°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 50°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
47°F to 56°F
40°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 52°F
41°F to 50°F
41°F to 45°F
38°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
31°F to 47°F
32°F to 45°F
31°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Salem (Oregon):
| Portland in december | very bad weather |
| Lincoln City (Oregon) in december | bad weather |
| Newport (Oregon) in december | bad weather |
| Long Beach (Washington) in december | bad weather |
| Ocean Park (Washington) in december | bad weather |
| Coos Bay in december | bad weather |
| Westport (Washington) in december | very bad weather |
| Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in december | very bad weather |
| Crater Lake (Oregon) in december | very bad weather |
| Seattle in december | very bad weather |
| La Push (Washington) in december | very bad weather |
| Black Rock Desert in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Salem (Oregon) in december:
Weather data for Salem (Oregon) for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Salem (Oregon). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Salem (Oregon) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Salem (Oregon).