Salem, GA
Unincorporated community in Oconee County, Georgia
Salem is a small unincorporated community in Oconee County, Georgia. It is 7.3 miles NW of Bishop, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 30677.
Salem at a glance
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Oconee County
- ZIP code
- 30677
- Nearest town
- Bishop (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 33.7228, -83.3864
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 · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 47.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,213 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salem: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WATKINSVILLE 5 SSE, GA US (USW00063850), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.
Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 6:21 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 6:32 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Salem?
Salem has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 47.8 inches (1,213 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Salem is April–May and September–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 Canaan, 8.6 miles SW of Salem.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Salem.
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Questions about Salem
Where is Salem, GA?
Salem is an unincorporated community in Oconee County, Georgia, 7.3 miles NW of Bishop.
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Oconee County, Georgia.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, GA?
The ZIP code for Salem is 30677.
What is the nearest town to Salem?
Bishop, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salem?
Yes. The closest is Canaan, 8.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salem?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Salem?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Salem?
About 47.8 inches (1,213 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
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?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salem have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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