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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Salem, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C). January, with its high-temperature average of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low-temperature average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), is the coldest month. Weather in January »
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Salem, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C). February's average high-temperature stands at a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C), showing little deviation from January's 40.5°F (4.7°C). Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Salem, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 55.8°F (13.2°C). With the onset of March, Salem's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in February to a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April in Salem, Kentucky, is a comfortable spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and an average low of 48.9°F (9.4°C). April indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) in March to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Weather in April »
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Salem, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C). With the onset of May, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Weather in May »
Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Salem, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and an average low of 66°F (18.9°C). In Salem, the onset of June comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from May's 75.6°F (24.2°C) to a still moderately hot 83.8°F (28.8°C). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July is a tropical summer month in Salem, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 86.5°F (30.3°C) and min 68.5°F (20.3°C). July temperatures tend to peak at an average high of 86.5°F (30.3°C) and dip to a low of 68.5°F (20.3°C). The average heat index in July is appraised at a torrid 100.4°F (38°C). Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Salem, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 85.3°F (29.6°C) and an average low of 66.7°F (19.3°C). Salem's weather in August indicates an average high-temperature of a warm 85.3°F (29.6°C), nearly consistent with the 86.5°F (30.3°C) of July. Weather in August »
Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Salem, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.4°F (26.9°C) and min 61.3°F (16.3°C). The transition into September marks the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C), differing minimally from August's 85.3°F (29.6°C). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like September, is an agreeable autumn month in Salem, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 50°F (10°C) and 68°F (20°C). Salem's weather changes with the onset of October, slightly falling from a warm 80.4°F (26.9°C) in September to an agreeable 68°F (20°C). Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another cool month in Salem, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C). November's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 68°F (20°C) in October to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Salem, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C). The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months?
Salem's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and lows of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).
How much does it rain?
In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.
When does it snow?
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall.
How much does it snow in Salem?
In Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.
What are the months with the least sunshine in Salem?
January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the wettest month?
The month with the most rainfall in Salem is February, when the rain falls for 9.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.
When does it snow the most?
The month with the most snowfall in Salem is February, when snow falls for 4.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
What is the most humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month.
When it does not snow?
In Salem, snow does not fall in May through October.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
When are the longest days?
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
What is the month with the most sunshine in Salem?
The months with the most sunshine are June and July, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.
What month is the hottest?
Salem's warmest weather arrives in July, when temperatures average a high of 86.5°F (30.3°C) and a low of 68.5°F (20.3°C).
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically collects 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.
What is the least humid month in Salem?
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
Average temperature
Salem, KY
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).
Average pressure
Salem, KY
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.09"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.95"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.15"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed
Salem, KY
- Average wind speed in January:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in February:
9.5mph - Average wind speed in March:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in April:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in May:
7.7mph - Average wind speed in June:
6.5mph
- Average wind speed in July:
5.7mph - Average wind speed in August:
5.7mph - Average wind speed in September:
6.4mph - Average wind speed in October:
8mph - Average wind speed in November:
8.6mph - Average wind speed in December:
8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity
Salem, KY
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall
Salem, KY
- Average rainfall in January:
1.57" - Average rainfall in February:
3.03" - Average rainfall in March:
2.6" - Average rainfall in April:
2.91" - Average rainfall in May:
2.56" - Average rainfall in June:
2.52"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.32" - Average rainfall in August:
2.24" - Average rainfall in September:
1.3" - Average rainfall in October:
1.81" - Average rainfall in November:
2.13" - Average rainfall in December:
2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days
Salem, KY
- Average rainfall days in January:
9.1 days - Average rainfall days in February:
9.9 days - Average rainfall days in March:
14.4 days - Average rainfall days in April:
13.6 days - Average rainfall days in May:
16.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
14.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
16.3 days - Average rainfall days in August:
14.2 days - Average rainfall days in September:
11.7 days - Average rainfall days in October:
8.9 days - Average rainfall days in November:
8.8 days - Average rainfall days in December:
10.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall
Salem, KY
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days
Salem, KY
- Average snowfall days in January:
4.5 days - Average snowfall days in February:
4.1 days - Average snowfall days in March:
1.7 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in November:
1.1 days - Average snowfall days in December:
3.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Salem, KY
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 5min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 5min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 1min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 1min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 4min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 2min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 3min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 1min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 1min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 4min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 4min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 1min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 4min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 2min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 3min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 3min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 2min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 1min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 5min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 4min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days
Salem, KY
- Average sunshine days in January:
17.7 days - Average sunshine days in February:
14.8 days - Average sunshine days in March:
13.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
15 days - Average sunshine days in May:
12.8 days - Average sunshine days in June:
12.9 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
12.1 days - Average sunshine days in August:
14.3 days - Average sunshine days in September:
17.2 days - Average sunshine days in October:
20.3 days - Average sunshine days in November:
19.4 days - Average sunshine days in December:
18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index
Salem, KY
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Salem, KY
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility
Salem, KY
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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