Weather forecast for today
Salem, IL

Weather forecast for today

Saturday, May 3.

Thunderstorms
5:53 am

7:51 pm
CDT
Thunderstorms
57°F / 46°F
  • Wind: 12mph N
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 96%
  • Precipitation: 1.1"
  • UV index: 5
On Saturday, May 3, storm systems may continue to produce thunderstorms.
Substantial precipitation is expected for today. The temperature is forecasted to oscillate between a maximum of a refreshing 57.2°F and a minimum of a chilly 46.4°F.
Today, the expected temperature appears lower and closer to April's norm of 64.4°F.
Sunrise will be at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:51 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 58min.

Current condition

Cloudy
5:09 am CDT
Cloudy
  • 54°F
  • Feels like: 54°F
  • Wind: 3mph NW
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Dewpoint: 52°F
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
Currently, the weather is predominantly cloudy, casting a gray tone over the city.
The temperature is a crisp 53.6°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum expected 57.2°F for today.

Weather radar - Salem, IL

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
The current temperature (5:09 am CDT) is 53.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Salem for today?
Today, rolling thunder and rain showers are in the outlook.
Will it rain today?
Yes, it will rain today. High precipitation of 1.1" is forecasted.
What will be the maximum temperature today in Salem?
Today, the highest temperature will be 57.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 46.4°F.
The highest temperature will be significantly lower than the average maximum of 73.9°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also noticeably lower than the average low of 57.6°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Saturday, in Salem, sunrise will be at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:51 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Salem have today?
In Salem, today, there will be 13h and 58min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

6 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 4mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 54%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
8 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph N
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 6mi
10 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph N
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 18%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
12 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 8mph N
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
2 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10mph N
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 68%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 2mi
4 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph N
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 90%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 2mi
6 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 12mph N
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 4mi
Sunset: 7:51 pm
8 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 9mph N
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Precip. probability: 68%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 4mi
10 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 9mph N
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 93%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 3mi
Today, a combination of rain-filled, unstable and cloudy weather is expected.
Rain is forecasted at 6 am, 7 am, and from 11 am to 11 pm. With moderate precipitation of 0.16", most rainfall is expected at 3 pm.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 51.8°F and a maximum of 57.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 9 am to 3 pm.
Today, the forecasted maximum will be more comparable to April's average high of 64.4°F than May's 73.9°F. The minimum temperature will be also more close to April's average low of 47.3°F than May's typical value of 57.6°F.
Updated: May 3, 2025 @ 10:09:36 UTC
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Salem, Illinois, USA

  • en: Salem, Illinois, USA
  • es: Salem, Illinois, EE.UU.
  • hr: Salem, Ilinois, SAD
  • sr: Salem, Ilinois, SAD
  • zh: 塞勒姆, 伊利诺伊, 美国
  • Latitude: 38.626993°
  • Longitude: -88.945616°
  • Elevation: 541 ft
  • Current time: 5:09am CDT
  • Sunrise: 5:53 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:51 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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