Salem, MT

Unincorporated community in Cascade County, Montana

Salem is a small unincorporated community in Cascade County, Montana. It is 7.0 miles W of Malmstrom AFB, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59414.

Salem at a glance

State
Montana
County
Cascade County
ZIP code
59414
Nearest town
Malmstrom AFB (7.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
47.5372, -111.0394

Weather in Salem now

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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?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°32°52°71°91°37°17°Jan39°19°Feb48°25°Mar58°33°Apr67°42°May75°50°Jun86°55°Jul84°53°Aug73°45°Sep59°36°Oct45°26°Nov37°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.6"Feb0.6"Mar1.8"Apr2.7"May2.7"Jun1.3"Jul1.3"Aug1.4"Sep1.1"Oct0.7"Nov0.6"Dec

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 GREAT FALLS 16ST, MT US (USC00243749), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.

Salem weather month by month

January
37° 17°F
0.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
39° 19°F
0.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
48° 25°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
58° 33°F
1.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
67° 42°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
75° 50°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
86° 55°F
1.3 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
84° 53°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
73° 45°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
59° 36°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
45° 26°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
37° 20°F
0.6 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:05 AM5:02 PM8 h 56 min
February7:27 AM5:49 PM10 h 21 min
March7:34 AM7:31 PM11 h 56 min
April6:32 AM8:15 PM13 h 42 min
May5:44 AM8:56 PM15 h 11 min
June5:24 AM9:25 PM16 h 1 min
July5:40 AM9:19 PM15 h 38 min
August6:19 AM8:38 PM14 h 19 min
September7:00 AM7:37 PM12 h 37 min
October7:41 AM6:37 PM10 h 56 min
November7:27 AM4:49 PM9 h 21 min
December8:03 AM4:35 PM8 h 31 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Salem?

Salem has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 15.4 inches (392 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December.

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 Great Falls, 12.0 miles W of Salem.

Great FallsGreat Falls · 12.0 mi WOn Windy
Townsend › West: Elkhorn MountainsTownsend · 81.5 mi SOn Windy
Lincoln › South-west: Main StreetLincoln · 86.9 mi SWOn Windy
Lincoln › South-east: Main StreetLincoln · 86.9 mi SWOn Windy
SunburstSunburst · 101.4 mi NWOn Windy
Butte › South-eastButte · 127.7 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Salem

Where is Salem, MT?

Salem is an unincorporated community in Cascade County, Montana, 7.0 miles W of Malmstrom AFB.

What county is Salem in?

Salem is in Cascade County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Salem, MT?

The ZIP code for Salem is 59414.

What is the nearest town to Salem?

Malmstrom AFB, 7.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Salem?

Yes. The closest is Great Falls, 12.0 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 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Salem?

About 15.4 inches (392 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Salem?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

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?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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