Salem, KY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Salem weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salem.
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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 · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 49.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,252 mm
- 3.8 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salem: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SMITHLAND L&D, IL US (USC00118020), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.
Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Salem?
Salem has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.3 inches (1,252 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Salem is May and August to October. At 443 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 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Salem?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Salem?
About 49.3 inches (1,252 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Salem?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Salem?
May and August to October, 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 57°F and lows 36°F, with about 4.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Salem?
Around 6:30 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:44 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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