OVERALL LIVING SCOREB
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Salem, OR
Thinking of moving to Salem? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Salem.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F15 (4%)
Avg Days Under 32°F39 (11%)
Wet/Rainy Days101 (28%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days228 (62%)
Gloomy Overcast Days64 (18%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential3.85 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade D
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)4597 (Avg)
Cooling Demand (CDD)435 (Low)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts15 (4%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade A
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days233 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeMar 28
Avg First Fall FreezeNov 17
Yearly Water Demand35.7"
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