Salem, OR weather in November
November in Salem: chilly, with rain on most days. Highs 54°F, lows 39°F, about 18 wet days. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 54°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 18
- 6.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 52% | 61% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:50 am / 5:00 pm | 7:28 am / 4:32 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.1 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 November day
- 6 am42°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm51°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm47°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 41°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 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow18 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in12 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 6.0 in; a dry November brings about 3.9 in and a wet one about 7.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 58°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 48°F
- Wettest November2006: 15.2 in
- Driest November2019: 0.8 in
- Highest reading74°F (November 3, 2010)
- Lowest reading18°F (November 26, 1993)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 54°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 39°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 18 | 19 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.6 h | 8.8 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -7°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Drier: Bend, OR104 mi · high 49°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Leavenworth, WA216 mi · high 44°F · 14 wet days
How Salem ranks in November
- Normal high237th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 6 in Oregon
- Wet days365th driest of 378
- Comfortable days310th most of 341
What to pack for Salem in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 54°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 18 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 1; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 16. All frost dates for Salem.
Heating and cooling
November has 561 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 November?
The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 18°F (most recently on November 26, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Salem in November?
About 18 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.0 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (15.2 in); the driest was in 2019 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Salem in November?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for November rounds to 0.0 in.
Is November a good time to visit Salem?
November ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Salem (37 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).