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Salem, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Salem?
Salem, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Salem
- Population
- 25.4K
- Elevation
- 325 m
- Coordinates
- 37.29°, -80.05°
Salem is a city in United States with a population of approximately 25.4K. Average temperatures range from -1°C (30°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in July. The best time to visit is April, May, June, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 325 m above sea level.
Time in Salem right now
Open full time & time zone page 02:02 02
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
IANA time zone
America/New_York
Daylight saving
DST in effect
EST / EDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Salem
Daylight in Salem today
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Day length
14h 43m
Climate normals for Salem
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April best
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Fair August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / -1°C | 4°C / -6°C | 10days (91 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 68% Muggy | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 11°C / 2°C | 9°C / -2°C | 10days (98 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 69% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 15°C / 4°C | 13°C / 1°C | 10days (73 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 65% Muggy | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| April best | 20°C / 9°C | 19°C / 6°C | 9days (88 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 66% Muggy | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 14°C | 25°C / 13°C | 13days (127 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 75% Muggy | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 18°C | 31°C / 19°C | 10days (82 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 21°C | 35°C / 23°C | 10days (65 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August best | 30°C / 20°C | 33°C / 22°C | 11days (88 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 17°C | 28°C / 18°C | 9days (108 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 74% Muggy | 5.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 21°C / 11°C | 20°C / 10°C | 8days (86 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 73% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 14°C / 4°C | 12°C / 1°C | 6days (64 mm) Good | 7.4h Good | 69% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 10°C / 1°C | 7°C / -3°C | 9days (88 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 71% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 7°C / -1°C . Feb: 11°C / 2°C . Mar: 15°C / 4°C . Apr: 20°C / 9°C . May: 24°C / 14°C . Jun: 28°C / 18°C . Jul: 31°C / 21°C . Aug: 30°C / 20°C . Sep: 27°C / 17°C . Oct: 21°C / 11°C . Nov: 14°C / 4°C . Dec: 10°C / 1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 91 mm. Feb: 98 mm. Mar: 73 mm. Apr: 88 mm. May: 127 mm. Jun: 82 mm. Jul: 65 mm. Aug: 88 mm. Sep: 108 mm. Oct: 86 mm. Nov: 64 mm. Dec: 88 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 68%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 65%. Apr: 66%. May: 75%. Jun: 72%. Jul: 71%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 74%. Oct: 73%. Nov: 69%. Dec: 71%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Salem has a population of approximately 25.4K.
The best months to visit Salem are April, May, June, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Salem receives approximately 1058mm of rainfall annually across 115 rainy days.
Salem is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Salem sits at an elevation of 325 m (1,066 ft) above sea level.