Weather forecast for todaySalem, IA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 9:55 am CDT

  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSE 160°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Dewpoint: 36°F
  • Pressure: 30.59"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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In Salem, at the moment, sunlight is abundant, and the weather remains pleasant.
The temperature is a brisk 46.4°F, while the apparent temperature is a similar 44.6°F. The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 57.2°F forecasted for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 39°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 202°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:20 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:23 pm CDT
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On Saturday, in Salem, skies are expected to be clear and full of sunshine.
Temperatures are forecasted to range from a maximum of a mild 57.2°F to a minimum of an icy 39.2°F.
Today's peak is predicted to be a few degrees lower than the regular high for October at 61.7°F.
Sunrise was at 7:20 am and sunset will be at 6:23 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 3min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 57°C.
Coldest period: 10 pm - 12 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 10 pm - 12 am 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 10 am
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 188°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.56"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 11 am
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.56"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
  • ▼
  • 12 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSSW 207°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
  • ▼
  • 1 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSSW 211°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
  • ▼
  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSW 216°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
  • ▼
  • 3 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 210°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
  • ▼
  • 4 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 202°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
  • ▼
  • 5 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 191°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 6 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphS 184°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
Sunset: 6:23 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphS 180°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphS 176°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 176°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 10 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 178°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 11 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 183°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Salem, bright skies and dry conditions are anticipated.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 42.8°F and the highest temperature of 57.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 3 pm and 4 pm.
The forecasted high will be a couple of degrees lower than the typical October maximum of 61.7°F. The expected low will be more alike with what’s common in November than the current October average of 45.7°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 14:55:01 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (9:55 am CDT) is 46.4°F.

On Saturday, in Salem, expect consistent sunshine and open skies.

Today, the highest temperature will be 57.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 39.2°F.
The maximum temperature today will be relatively lower than the average highest temperature in October. The lowest temperature today will be also moderately lower than the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Salem, sunrise was at 7:20 am and sunset will be at 6:23 pm (CDT).

In Salem, today, there will be 11h and 3min of daylight.