Salem, OH
Unincorporated community in Perry County, Ohio
Salem is a small unincorporated community in Perry County, Ohio. It is 3.3 miles NE of Junction City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 43748.
Salem at a glance
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Perry County
- ZIP code
- 43748
- Nearest town
- Junction City (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6825, -82.3356
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.
This week in Salem
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 · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 44.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,127 mm
- 20.2 insnowfall per year · 51 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 NEW LEXINGTON 2 NW, OH US (USC00335857), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.
Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 25 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 (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 44.4 inches (1,127 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 20 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 Logan: US-33 at SR-664, D10-010, 11.5 miles SW of Salem.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Salem.
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Questions about Salem
Where is Salem, OH?
Salem is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Ohio, 3.3 miles NE of Junction City.
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Perry County, Ohio.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, OH?
The ZIP code for Salem is 43748.
What is the nearest town to Salem?
Junction City, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salem?
Yes. The closest is Logan: US-33 at SR-664, D10-010, 11.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salem?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°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 44.4 inches (1,127 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Salem?
Yes, about 20 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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