Salem, AL
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Alabama
Salem is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Alabama. It is 9.3 miles NW of Opelika, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36874.
Salem at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 36874
- Nearest town
- Opelika (9.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.5967, -85.2386
Weather in Salem now
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Salem weather by the hour
Salem weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salem.
This week in Salem
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salem
What is the weather usually like in Salem?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 53.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,351 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salem: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MULBERRY GROVE, GA US (USC00096148), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.
Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:41 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:22 AM | 5:27 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:12 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:43 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:09 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 6:34 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Salem?
Salem has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (1°C).
It gets about 53.2 inches (1,351 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Salem is March to May and October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Salem
The closest live webcam is Valley: Chattahoochee River, 14.1 miles NE of Salem.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Salem.
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Other communities near Salem
- Shotwell3.3 mi E
- Spring Villa4.3 mi W
- Bleecker4.4 mi E
- Griffen Mill5.2 mi S
- Powledge5.3 mi NE
- Motts6.1 mi E
- Wacoochee Valley6.3 mi E
- Moffits Mill6.7 mi SE
- Tillery Crossroad7.1 mi N
- Mechanicsville7.2 mi NE
- West Ridge subdivision7.8 mi NW
- Yarbrough8.5 mi N
- Beulah8.6 mi N
- Jester9.2 mi NE
- Rocky Brook subdivision9.2 mi NW
Questions about Salem
Where is Salem, AL?
Salem is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Alabama, 9.3 miles NW of Opelika.
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Lee County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, AL?
The ZIP code for Salem is 36874.
What is the nearest town to Salem?
Opelika, 9.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salem?
Yes. The closest is Valley: Chattahoochee River, 14.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salem?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Salem?
January, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Salem?
About 53.2 inches (1,351 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Salem?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Salem?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salem have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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