Salem, OR weather in February
February in Salem: chilly, with rain on most days. Highs 52°F, lows 36°F, about 16 wet days and about 1.6 in of snow. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 16
- 4.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.6 in
- normal snowfall
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 56% | 56% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:31 am / 5:19 pm | 6:51 am / 5:57 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 11.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am39°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm47°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Salem Mcnary Fld (3 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow16 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 4.5 in; a dry February brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.6 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201991: average high 58°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 44°F
- Wettest February2017: 13.4 in
- Driest February2005: 0.5 in
- Highest reading71°F (February 25, 1991)
- Lowest reading15°F (February 2, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 52°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 36°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 18 | 16 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | 10.4 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Bend, OR104 mi · high 46°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Bend, OR104 mi · high 46°F · 7 wet days
How Salem ranks in February
- Normal high193rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days369th driest of 378
- Comfortable days244th most of 340
What to pack for Salem in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 16 days
Heating and cooling
February has 588 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Salem in February?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 15°F (February 2, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Salem in February?
About 16 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (13.4 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Salem in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.6 in.
Is February a good time to visit Salem?
February ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Salem (39 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Salem Mcnary Fld (USW00024232), 3.1 mi SSE of the city center, 205 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Corvallis State Univ (USC00351862), 23 mi SSW of the city center, 225 ft (68 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Silverton (USC00357823), 14 mi ENE of the city center, 408 ft (251 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mcnary Field Airport (726940-24232), 3.1 mi SSE of the city center, 208 ft (51 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).