West Salem, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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West Salem weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Salem.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Salem
What is the weather usually like in West Salem?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,239 mm
- 10.5 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Salem: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBION, IL US (USC00110055), adjusted for the elevation of West Salem.
West Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Salem?
West Salem has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.8 inches (1,239 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Salem is May and August to October. At 525 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 West Salem
What is the hottest month in West Salem?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in West Salem?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in West Salem?
About 48.8 inches (1,239 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in West Salem?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Salem?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Salem have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in West Salem in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 36°F, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in West Salem?
Around 6:32 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:40 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this West Salem weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of West Salem.
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