Salem (Oregon) in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Salem (Oregon) in january 2025
The weather in Salem in january comes from statistical datas on the past 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 january
very bad weather 37.4cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Moderate rain at times
24% of time
20%
19%
17%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
25%
23%
12%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
20%
17%
15%
Weather at 3am
40°F
23%
19%
17%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Salem (Oregon) in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Salem (Oregon) in january.
The climate of Salem (Oregon) in january is very bad
In january in Salem, the climate is wet (with 8.2in of precipitation over 11 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in december there is an average of 8.1in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate is relatively cold in that locality january, but it is tolerable by dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 49°F. The minimum is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Salem is 45°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Salem in the month of january with a maximum record of 61°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 16°F in 2017. You need to prepare to have about 7 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 23% of the month.
Day length in Salem in january is 09:11. Sunrise is at 07:47 and sets at 16:58.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Salem (Oregon):
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Salem (Oregon).
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Salem (Oregon) in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 16°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.2in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 37.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.87km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:47 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:58 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:11 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Salem (Oregon) in january 2024:
36°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
36°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
38°F to 45°F
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
38°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
16°F to 25°F
14°F to 25°F
16°F to 25°F
2°F to 31°F
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 47°F
31°F to 38°F
29°F to 41°F
43°F to 47°F
47°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
41°F to 45°F
50°F to 58°F
56°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Salem (Oregon):
| Portland in january | very bad weather |
| Lincoln City (Oregon) in january | bad weather |
| Newport (Oregon) in january | bad weather |
| Long Beach (Washington) in january | bad weather |
| Ocean Park (Washington) in january | bad weather |
| Coos Bay in january | bad weather |
| Westport (Washington) in january | very bad weather |
| Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in january | very bad weather |
| Crater Lake (Oregon) in january | very bad weather |
| Seattle in january | very bad weather |
| La Push (Washington) in january | bad weather |
| Black Rock Desert in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Salem (Oregon)
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Weather data for Salem (Oregon) in january:
Weather data for Salem (Oregon) for january 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).