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Weather in January

January, like December, in Salem, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C). In Salem, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 23°F (-5°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Salem, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C). Salem's shift into February is marked by a subtle change to a still wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C) from January's 36.1°F (2.3°C) in temperature. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Salem, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.8°F (1°C) and 50°F (10°C). Salem's March weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C) in February to a fresh 50°F (10°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Salem, West Virginia, is an enjoyable spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 43°F (6.1°C) and max 62.1°F (16.7°C). The transition to April introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 50°F (10°C) in March to a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Salem, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 73°F (22.8°C). May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C) in April to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Salem, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.7°F (26.5°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C). A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in June, transitioning from an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C) in May to a moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Salem, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 83.8°F (28.8°C) and min 61.9°F (16.6°C). July, with its average high-temperature of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C), holds the record as the warmest month. The heat index in July is appraised at a hot 93.2°F (34°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Salem, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 82.6°F (28.1°C) and 59.9°F (15.5°C). August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 82.6°F (28.1°C), showing a slight difference from July's 83.8°F (28.8°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in Salem, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 76.8°F (24.9°C). The onset of September results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from 82.6°F (28.1°C) in August to a still moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Salem, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 63.3°F (17.4°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C). With October's arrival, Salem sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a warm 76.8°F (24.9°C) in September to an enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is another cool month in Salem, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 50.7°F (10.4°C) and min 35.4°F (1.9°C). November implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from October's enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C) to a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Salem, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.1°F (5.6°C) and min 30.6°F (-0.8°C). December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With an average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C), January is the coldest month.

What is the most humid month?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Salem.

How much does it rain?

In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.8 days and collects up to 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.

What is the snowiest month in Salem?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

How much does it snow?

In Salem, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.9 days and aggregates up to 29.41" (747mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Salem is January, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

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 EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.6 days and accumulates 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are June, August and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

When it does not snow?

In Salem, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days?

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 14h and 54min of daylight.

What time of the year is the hottest?

Salem's warmest temperatures are experienced in July, with average high temperatures of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and lows of 61.9°F (16.6°C).

What month has the most sunshine?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 15.1 days and typically collects 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

Average temperature
Salem, WV

Average temperature - Salem, WV

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure
Salem, WV

Average pressure - Salem, WV

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed
Salem, WV

Average wind speed - Salem, WV

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity
Salem, WV

Average humidity - Salem, WV

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall
Salem, WV

Average rainfall - Salem, WV

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days
Salem, WV

Average rainfall days - Salem, WV

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall
Salem, WV

Average snowfall - Salem, WV

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Salem, WV

Average snowfall days - Salem, WV

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Salem, WV

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Salem, WV

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days
Salem, WV

Average sunshine days - Salem, WV

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index
Salem, WV

Average UV index - Salem, WV

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
Salem, WV

Average visibility - Salem, WV

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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