Salem, TX
Unincorporated community in Bastrop County, Texas
Salem is a small unincorporated community in Bastrop County, Texas. It is 7.7 miles N of Rosanky, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 78953.
Salem at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Bastrop County
- ZIP code
- 78953
- Nearest town
- Rosanky (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.8428, -97.3275
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
- Augustwarmest month · 97°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 37.7 inprecipitation per year · 957 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salem: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CEDAR CREEK 5 S, TX US (USC00411541), adjusted for the elevation of Salem.
Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| May | 6:34 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| June | 6:26 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| July | 6:37 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 17 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 August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 37.7 inches (957 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Salem is March–April and October–November. 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 Waelder › East: IH-10 @ SH-97, 12.1 miles S of Salem.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Salem.
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Questions about Salem
Where is Salem, TX?
Salem is an unincorporated community in Bastrop County, Texas, 7.7 miles N of Rosanky.
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Bastrop County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, TX?
The ZIP code for Salem is 78953.
What is the nearest town to Salem?
Rosanky, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salem?
Yes. The closest is Waelder › East: IH-10 @ SH-97, 12.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salem?
August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Salem?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Salem?
About 37.7 inches (957 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
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?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salem have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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