Salem, IL
Unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois
Salem is a small unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois. It is 3.2 miles NW of Lena, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61027.
Salem at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Stephenson County
- ZIP code
- 61027
- Nearest town
- Lena (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.3444, -89.7789
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 · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 38.4 inprecipitation per year · 974 mm
- 34.5 insnowfall per year · 88 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salem: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FREEPORT WASTE WTP, IL US (USC00113262), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.
Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Salem?
Salem has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 38.4 inches (974 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Salem is June to September. 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 Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 38.7 miles SW of Salem.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Salem.
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Questions about Salem
Where is Salem, IL?
Salem is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, 3.2 miles NW of Lena.
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Stephenson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, IL?
The ZIP code for Salem is 61027.
What is the nearest town to Salem?
Lena, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salem?
Yes. The closest is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 38.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salem?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Salem?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Salem?
About 38.4 inches (974 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Salem?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Salem?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salem have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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