Salem, PA
Unincorporated community in Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Salem is a small unincorporated community in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.4 miles SE of Penn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17870.
Salem at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Snyder County
- ZIP code
- 17870
- Nearest town
- Penn (0.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.8122, -76.9014
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 · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 40.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,039 mm
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 SELINSGROVE PENN VLY AP, PA US (USW00014770), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.
Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 19 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 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 40.9 inches (1,039 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
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 Kapp, 7.1 miles NE of Salem.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Salem.
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Other communities near Salem
- Pawling Station1.5 mi SW
- Dogtown2.0 mi E
- Kantz2.4 mi S
- Selinsgrove Junction3.3 mi E
- Selinsgrove Junction3.3 mi E
- Fishers Ferry4.2 mi SE
- Meiser Station4.7 mi W
- Shreiners4.7 mi NE
- Shreiners4.7 mi NE
- Globe Mills4.8 mi W
- Verdilla4.8 mi S
- Dry Valley Crossroads5.5 mi N
- Purdytown subdivision7.0 mi NE
- Caketown subdivision7.3 mi NE
- Kapp7.4 mi NE
Questions about Salem
Where is Salem, PA?
Salem is an unincorporated community in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, 0.4 miles SE of Penn.
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, PA?
The ZIP code for Salem is 17870.
What is the nearest town to Salem?
Penn, 0.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salem?
Yes. The closest is Kapp, 7.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salem?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°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 40.9 inches (1,039 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
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?
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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