Salem, GA

Unincorporated community in Whitfield County, Georgia

Salem is a small unincorporated community in Whitfield County, Georgia. It is 3.8 miles NE of Apison, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37302.

Salem at a glance

State
Georgia
County
Whitfield County
ZIP code
37302
Nearest town
Apison (3.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.9569, -85.0425

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?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°44°62°79°96°51°32°Jan56°36°Feb64°42°Mar74°50°Apr81°59°May88°67°Jun91°71°Jul90°70°Aug84°64°Sep74°51°Oct62°40°Nov53°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.0"Jan5.0"Feb5.3"Mar4.9"Apr3.9"May4.2"Jun5.1"Jul3.7"Aug4.2"Sep3.6"Oct4.8"Nov5.3"Dec

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 CHATTANOOGA LOVELL AP, TN US (USW00013882), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.

Salem weather month by month

January
51° 32°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
February
56° 36°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
March
64° 42°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
April
74° 50°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
81° 59°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
88° 67°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
91° 71°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
90° 70°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
84° 64°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
74° 51°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 40°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
53° 35°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:46 AM5:53 PM10 h 7 min
February7:24 AM6:24 PM10 h 59 min
March7:49 AM7:48 PM11 h 59 min
April7:06 AM8:13 PM13 h 7 min
May6:34 AM8:38 PM14 h 3 min
June6:24 AM8:57 PM14 h 32 min
July6:36 AM8:55 PM14 h 19 min
August6:59 AM8:30 PM13 h 30 min
September7:22 AM7:48 PM12 h 26 min
October7:45 AM7:06 PM11 h 21 min
November7:13 AM5:36 PM10 h 22 min
December7:39 AM5:31 PM9 h 52 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 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).

It gets about 55.0 inches (1,397 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

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 Stone Church, 4.7 miles SW of Salem.

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Map of Salem, GA

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Questions about Salem

Where is Salem, GA?

Salem is an unincorporated community in Whitfield County, Georgia, 3.8 miles NE of Apison.

What county is Salem in?

Salem is in Whitfield County, Georgia.

What is the ZIP code of Salem, GA?

The ZIP code for Salem is 37302.

What is the nearest town to Salem?

Apison, 3.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Salem?

Yes. The closest is Stone Church, 4.7 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 32°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Salem?

About 55.0 inches (1,397 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Salem?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

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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