New Salem, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of New Salem.
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What is the weather usually like in New Salem?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 40.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,029 mm
- 15.6 insnowfall per year · 40 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit New Salem: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PITTSFIELD #2, IL US (USC00116837), adjusted for the elevation of New Salem.
New Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in New Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in New Salem?
New Salem has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 40.5 inches (1,029 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit New Salem is May–June and August–September. At 784 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 New Salem
What is the hottest month in New Salem?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in New Salem?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in New Salem?
About 40.5 inches (1,029 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in New Salem?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit New Salem?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does New Salem have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in New Salem in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 33°F, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in New Salem?
Around 6:46 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:49 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this New Salem weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of New Salem.
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