Salem, NH 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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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)

15°33°52°70°88°35°20°Jan37°21°Feb45°30°Mar57°40°Apr68°50°May77°59°Jun83°65°Jul81°64°Aug74°56°Sep62°44°Oct51°35°Nov41°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.2"Jan3.8"Feb4.7"Mar4.1"Apr3.8"May4.1"Jun3.7"Jul3.7"Aug3.9"Sep4.7"Oct3.9"Nov4.7"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 LAWRENCE, MA US (USC00194105), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.

Salem weather month by month

January
35° 20°F
4.2 in of rain
February
37° 21°F
3.8 in of rain
March
45° 30°F
4.7 in of rain
April
57° 40°F
4.1 in of rain
May
68° 50°F
3.8 in of rain
June
77° 59°F
4.1 in of rain
July
83° 65°F
3.7 in of rain
August
81° 64°F
3.7 in of rain
September
74° 56°F
3.9 in of rain
October
62° 44°F
4.7 in of rain
November
51° 35°F
3.9 in of rain
December
41° 26°F
4.7 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM4:37 PM9 h 26 min
February6:40 AM5:17 PM10 h 37 min
March6:54 AM6:52 PM11 h 57 min
April6:01 AM7:28 PM13 h 27 min
May5:20 AM8:02 PM14 h 41 min
June5:04 AM8:26 PM15 h 22 min
July5:18 AM8:23 PM15 h 4 min
August5:50 AM7:48 PM13 h 58 min
September6:23 AM6:56 PM12 h 33 min
October6:57 AM6:04 PM11 h 7 min
November6:35 AM4:23 PM9 h 48 min
December7:06 AM4:13 PM9 h 6 min

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

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 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 49.3 inches (1,251 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

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.

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Questions about the weather in Salem

What is the hottest month in Salem?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Salem?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Salem?

About 49.3 inches (1,251 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

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?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Salem in November?

Highs average 51°F and lows 35°F, with about 3.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Salem?

Around 6:35 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:23 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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