Salem, Oregon Weather
Salem, Oregon — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Salem, Marion County.
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About Salem, Oregon
Salem, Oregon, unfolds in a valley cradled by rolling hills, a landscape shaped by the Willamette River's persistent flow and the fertile soil that has long drawn settlers. It lies 3.3 miles south of Keizer, OR (from Keizer, OR: bearing 188°T), and is situated 3.9 miles south-west of Hayesville. The city's history is deeply entwined with agriculture, particularly the cultivation of fruits and berries, a legacy that still colors its identity and economy. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich land and a temperate climate, established a community that eventually grew to become the state capital. This agricultural heart continues to beat, supporting a diverse economy that also encompasses government services, education, and manufacturing, with the gentle, often overcast, light of the region casting a soft glow over its productive fields and bustling streets. The cultural character of Salem is one of quiet resilience and a deep connection to the land, an ethos reflected in its slower pace and the genuine warmth of its people. Within its bounds stands the iconic Oregon State Capitol Building, a beacon of civic life, and the historic Elsinore Theatre, a reminder of a more glamorous past. Salem is also home to Willamette University, one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the West, fostering a vibrant intellectual atmosphere. While major professional sports teams are not a defining feature, local pride runs deep for collegiate and high school athletics, and the city hosts annual events like the Oregon State Fair, a grand celebration of the region's agricultural bounty and community spirit, drawing in all walks of life.
Live animated radar for Salem and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Salem, Marion County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44.942898°N, 123.035096°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 97301, 97302, 97303, 97305, 97306 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Salem, Oregon Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Salem, Oregon, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Salem includes coordinates 44.942898°N, 123.035096°W, situated in Marion County. ZIP code 97301, 97302, 97303, 97305, 97306. Telephone area code: 503, 971. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
