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Drizzle,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 69° in Salem today. Tomorrow looks light drizzle around 67°, with a 61% chance of rain.

69°53°
67°54°
70°52°
77°52°
84°54°
80°56°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±4°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±11°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
69°
Drizzle
Today 69°·Low 53°·Rain 7%
AmericanNOAA GFS
71°
Cloudy
Today 71°·Low 54°·Rain 7%
EuropeanECMWF
68°
Light drizzle
Today 68°·Low 53°·Rain 37%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Salem and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Drizzle
69° 53°
models agree
Tomorrow
Light drizzle
67° 54°
models agree
Mon
Partly cloudy
70° 52°
models agree
Tue
Mostly clear
77° 52°
±4°
Wed
Clear
84° 54°
models agree
Thu
Mostly clear
80° 56°
±11°
Fri
Partly cloudy
73° 52°
±7°
Sat
Mostly clear
75° 52°
±6°
Sun
Clear
80° 54°
±11°
Mon
Mostly clear
79° 55°
±14°
Tue
Cloudy
76° 56°
±12°
Wed
Cloudy
76° 51°
±5°
Thu
Cloudy
73° 51°
±6°
Fri
Cloudy
74° 50°
±6°

Salem, OR is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 87°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 34°F), with roughly 51 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Salem right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Salem climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
47°
35°
Feb
49°
34°
Mar
52°
35°
Apr
57°
40°
May
69°
46°
Jun
76°
51°
Jul
87°
57°
Aug
85°
58°
Sep
76°
53°
Oct
64°
46°
Nov
51°
40°
Dec
48°
38°

Which forecast is most accurate in Salem?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
93
/100rank #1
95±0.5°F95±1.4 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
79
/100rank #2
72±2.8°F96±1.4 mph7687% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±3°68° to 71°±30%7% to 37% chance
Tomorrow±1°66° to 67°±27%34% to 61% chance
Mon±3°69° to 72°models agree2% to 2% chance
Tue±4°75° to 79°models agree0% to 0% chance
Wed±4°82° to 86°models agree0% to 0% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Salem

today, local time
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
19:41
Daylight
13h 2m

Common questions

What's the weather in Salem today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Salem today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Salem today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Salem and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Salem?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Salem (CheckWeather Score 93/100), ahead of the American at 79. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Salem?
July is typically the warmest month in Salem, with average highs around 87°F.
How cold does Salem get?
The coldest month in Salem is February, when overnight lows average about 34°F.
How much rain does Salem get?
Salem sees roughly 51 in of precipitation a year, with December usually the wettest month.

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