Salem, GA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Salem now

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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)

29°46°63°79°96°58°34°Jan61°36°Feb69°42°Mar77°50°Apr83°59°May89°67°Jun91°70°Jul91°69°Aug86°64°Sep78°52°Oct69°42°Nov60°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.4"Jan4.5"Feb5.0"Mar4.0"Apr2.9"May4.3"Jun5.4"Jul4.1"Aug3.9"Sep2.9"Oct4.0"Nov4.9"Dec

Best time to visit Salem: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station THOMASTON 4SE, GA US (USC00098661), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.

Salem weather month by month

January
58° 34°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
February
61° 36°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
69° 42°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
77° 50°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
83° 59°F
2.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
89° 67°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
91° 70°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
91° 69°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
86° 64°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
78° 52°F
2.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
69° 42°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
60° 36°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:54 PM10 h 17 min
February7:18 AM6:23 PM11 h 5 min
March7:45 AM7:45 PM12 h 0 min
April7:05 AM8:08 PM13 h 2 min
May6:36 AM8:29 PM13 h 53 min
June6:26 AM8:47 PM14 h 20 min
July6:38 AM8:47 PM14 h 8 min
August6:59 AM8:23 PM13 h 24 min
September7:19 AM7:44 PM12 h 24 min
October7:39 AM7:05 PM11 h 25 min
November7:05 AM5:36 PM10 h 31 min
December7:30 AM5:33 PM10 h 3 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 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 50.5 inches (1,282 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is May.

The best time to visit Salem is April–May and October–November. At 512 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Salem

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 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Salem?

About 50.5 inches (1,282 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Salem?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Salem?

April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Salem have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Salem in November?

Highs average 69°F and lows 42°F, with about 4.0 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Salem?

Around 7:05 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:36 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Salem weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Salem.

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