Salem, TN
Unincorporated community in Rutherford County, Tennessee
Salem is a small unincorporated community in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It is 3.9 miles SW of Rockvale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37128.
Salem at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Rutherford County
- ZIP code
- 37128
- Nearest town
- Rockvale (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.8092, -86.4772
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 · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 57.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,471 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salem: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHRISTIANA 5W, TN US (USC00401720), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.
Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:20 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Salem?
Salem has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 57.9 inches (1,471 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Salem is May–June and September–October. 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 Franklin: Carothers Parkway, 20.5 miles W of Salem.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Salem.
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Other communities near Salem
- Overall0.1 mi NE
- Southern Aire1.1 mi N
- Stonebrook2.1 mi E
- Paschal Estates2.6 mi N
- Southwood Estates2.7 mi SE
- Watson2.9 mi NE
- K C Subdivision2.9 mi N
- Kimbro Heights3.0 mi SE
- Joyceland3.1 mi E
- Dixieland3.5 mi E
- McNeil Farms3.6 mi NW
- Riverdale subdivision4.0 mi E
- Snell4.3 mi NW
- River Shores subdivision4.3 mi E
- Butler Estates4.4 mi N
Questions about Salem
Where is Salem, TN?
Salem is an unincorporated community in Rutherford County, Tennessee, 3.9 miles SW of Rockvale.
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, TN?
The ZIP code for Salem is 37128.
What is the nearest town to Salem?
Rockvale, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salem?
Yes. The closest is Franklin: Carothers Parkway, 20.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salem?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Salem?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Salem?
About 57.9 inches (1,471 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?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salem have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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