Salem, MO

Unincorporated community in Knox County, Missouri

Salem is a small unincorporated community in Knox County, Missouri. It is 3.9 miles SW of Newark, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 63447.

Salem at a glance

State
Missouri
County
Knox County
ZIP code
63447
Nearest town
Newark (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.0289, -91.9142

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.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salem

What is the weather usually like in Salem?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°33°52°72°91°35°18°Jan40°22°Feb52°31°Mar64°42°Apr73°53°May82°62°Jun86°65°Jul84°64°Aug78°55°Sep66°44°Oct51°33°Nov39°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.7"Jan1.9"Feb2.5"Mar4.0"Apr5.1"May4.8"Jun4.0"Jul3.9"Aug3.7"Sep3.4"Oct2.6"Nov1.9"Dec

Best time to visit Salem: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STEFFENVILLE, MO US (USC00238051), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.

Salem weather month by month

January
35° 18°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
February
40° 22°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
March
52° 31°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
April
64° 42°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
May
73° 53°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 62°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
86° 65°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 64°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 55°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
66° 44°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
51° 33°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
December
39° 23°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM5:08 PM9 h 42 min
February6:58 AM5:44 PM10 h 46 min
March7:17 AM7:15 PM11 h 58 min
April6:27 AM7:47 PM13 h 19 min
May5:50 AM8:17 PM14 h 27 min
June5:36 AM8:39 PM15 h 3 min
July5:50 AM8:37 PM14 h 47 min
August6:18 AM8:06 PM13 h 47 min
September6:47 AM7:17 PM12 h 30 min
October7:17 AM6:29 PM11 h 12 min
November6:51 AM4:52 PM10 h 1 min
December7:20 AM4:44 PM9 h 23 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 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 39.5 inches (1,003 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Salem is May–June and August–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 Saint Francisville: RWIS - IA 27 MM 0 @ Argyle: R80: Argyle, 35.2 miles NE of Salem.

Saint Francisville: RWIS - IA 27 MM 0 @ Argyle: R80: ArgyleSaint Francisville · 35.2 mi NEOn Windy
Keokuk: D5 - US 136 @ N. 1st St (03)Keokuk · 37.8 mi NEOn Windy
Mooar: RWIS - IA 5 MM 15 @ SB Copper Creek (mini)Mooar · 38.2 mi NEOn Windy
Cantril › North: State Highway 2Cantril · 44.1 mi NOn Windy
Cantril: R59: IA 2 RoadCantril · 44.1 mi NOn Windy
Cantril: R59: IA 2 EastCantril · 44.1 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Salem.

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Questions about Salem

Where is Salem, MO?

Salem is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Missouri, 3.9 miles SW of Newark.

What county is Salem in?

Salem is in Knox County, Missouri.

What is the ZIP code of Salem, MO?

The ZIP code for Salem is 63447.

What is the nearest town to Salem?

Newark, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Salem?

Yes. The closest is Saint Francisville: RWIS - IA 27 MM 0 @ Argyle: R80: Argyle, 35.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Salem?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Salem?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Salem?

About 39.5 inches (1,003 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Salem?

Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Salem?

May–June and August–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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