Today's Weather Forecast - Salem

Today's weather in Salem. high 36°C (97°F), low 25°C (77°F). Drizzle.

Today’s Hourly Weather Outlook

Morning6 AM – Noon30°
Wind speed
13 km/h
Rain probability
53%
AfternoonNoon – 6 PM35°
Wind speed
11 km/h
Rain probability
55%
Evening6 PM – Midn29°
Wind speed
11 km/h
Rain probability
73%
NightMidn – 6 AM26°
Wind speed
7 km/h
Rain probability
34%

24-Hour Rain & Temperature Forecast

Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
Dawn 5:36 AM
Total Daylight
Day completeSolar noon 12:13 PM
Sunset
Dusk 6:50 PM
RemainingDaylight ended
Solar elevation-31°
vs yesterday-1 min

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Weather Insight

Salem is forecast to reach a high of 36°C today, with an overnight low around 25°C. That's 3° above the long-term average high of 33°C for this time of year. It continues a recent pattern — 23 of the last 28 days with published data have run warmer than normal. Expect a high chance of rain (73% probability) and a gentle breeze averaging 13 km/h. Air quality is currently Moderate (AQI 92), driven mainly by O₃ at 100 μg/m³.

Today vs Normal

36°C+3° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 33°C.

23 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-28: 35°C35°2026-08-29: 35°C35°2026-08-30: 35°C35°2026-08-31: 35°C35°2026-09-01: 36°C36°2026-09-02: 36°C36°2026-09-03: 35°C35°2026-09-04: 36°C36°2026-09-05: 36°C36°2026-09-06: 37°C37°2026-09-07: 36°C36°2026-09-08: 37°C37°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.