Climate and monthly weather forecastSalem, NM
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, in Salem, New Mexico, is a cool winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36°F (2.2°C) and max 53.8°F (12.1°C). Salem's shift into January sets the average high-temperature at a still fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from December's 53.4°F (11.9°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Salem, is a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 59.9°F (15.5°C). Salem's February weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from January's cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Salem, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average high of 68.9°F (20.5°C). March's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in February to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a warm spring month in Salem, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 76.3°F (24.6°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C). The arrival of April introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) in March to a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Salem, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 83.5°F (28.6°C). The shift from April to May is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from 76.3°F (24.6°C) to a still moderately hot 83.5°F (28.6°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Salem, is a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 93.7°F (34.3°C) and 70.9°F (21.6°C). Temperature readings reach their annual highs in June, averaging 93.7°F (34.3°C) and a minimum average of 70.9°F (21.6°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, in Salem, New Mexico, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.9°F (23.3°C) and 92.1°F (33.4°C). The average high-temperature during July is a still hot 92.1°F (33.4°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Salem, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.5°F (22.5°C) and 90.9°F (32.7°C). As Salem, New Mexico, welcomes August, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still tropical 90.9°F (32.7°C), showing little deviation from July's 92.1°F (33.4°C). Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Salem, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and an average high of 84.4°F (29.1°C). September brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a tropical 90.9°F (32.7°C) in August to a warm 84.4°F (29.1°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Salem, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and an average high of 74.7°F (23.7°C). October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from September's warm 84.4°F (29.1°C) to a still moderately hot 74.7°F (23.7°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Salem, is also an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average high of 62.8°F (17.1°C). Transition into November marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 74.7°F (23.7°C) in October to a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Salem, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average high of 53.4°F (11.9°C). Salem's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and lows of 37°F (2.8°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
In Salem, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83.2 days and collects up to 9.61" (244mm) of precipitation.
Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December.
In Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.
In Salem, snow does not fall in March through October.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
April and May, with an average relative humidity of 22%, are the least humid months in Salem.
The month with the least rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically collects 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation.
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
Salem's warmest month, June, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 93.7°F (34.3°C) to a low of 70.9°F (21.6°C).
With an average of 14h and 18min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
The month with the most sunshine is June, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.
The month with the most rainfall is July, when the rain falls for 18.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.
December stands out as Salem's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and a low of 37°F (2.8°C).
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 50%.
The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.
With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.
Average temperature
Salem, NM
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.4°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).
Average pressure
Salem, NM
- Average pressure in January:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in March:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.87"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.85"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.83"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed
Salem, NM
- Average wind speed in January:
6.3mph - Average wind speed in February:
8mph - Average wind speed in March:
9.3mph - Average wind speed in April:
10.9mph - Average wind speed in May:
10.2mph - Average wind speed in June:
8.9mph
- Average wind speed in July:
7mph - Average wind speed in August:
6.4mph - Average wind speed in September:
6.5mph - Average wind speed in October:
7.1mph - Average wind speed in November:
6.8mph - Average wind speed in December:
6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).
Average humidity
Salem, NM
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).
Average rainfall
Salem, NM
- Average rainfall in January:
0.16" - Average rainfall in February:
0.24" - Average rainfall in March:
0.2" - Average rainfall in April:
0.12" - Average rainfall in May:
0.35" - Average rainfall in June:
0.59"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.6" - Average rainfall in August:
2.01" - Average rainfall in September:
1.65" - Average rainfall in October:
0.98" - Average rainfall in November:
0.43" - Average rainfall in December:
0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").
Average rainfall days
Salem, NM
- Average rainfall days in January:
1.8 days - Average rainfall days in February:
2.4 days - Average rainfall days in March:
3.2 days - Average rainfall days in April:
3.2 days - Average rainfall days in May:
3.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
8.3 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
18.6 days - Average rainfall days in August:
16.8 days - Average rainfall days in September:
13.3 days - Average rainfall days in October:
6.6 days - Average rainfall days in November:
2.8 days - Average rainfall days in December:
2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).
Average snowfall
Salem, NM
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days
Salem, NM
- Average snowfall days in January:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in February:
0.5 days - Average snowfall days in March:
0 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0 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:
0.2 days - Average snowfall days in December:
1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Salem, NM
- Average daylight in January:
10h and 18min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 0min - Average daylight in May:
13h and 54min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 18min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 6min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 18min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 24min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 30min - Average daylight in December:
10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January:
7h and 18min - Average sunshine in February:
7h and 42min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 30min - Average sunshine in April:
11h and 42min - Average sunshine in May:
11h and 48min - Average sunshine in June:
11h and 54min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 42min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 42min - Average sunshine in September:
11h and 6min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 30min - Average sunshine in November:
7h and 18min - Average sunshine in December:
7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days
Salem, NM
- Average sunshine days in January:
28.7 days - Average sunshine days in February:
25.4 days - Average sunshine days in March:
27.7 days - Average sunshine days in April:
27 days - Average sunshine days in May:
25.6 days - Average sunshine days in June:
17.7 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
7.4 days - Average sunshine days in August:
8.5 days - Average sunshine days in September:
13.1 days - Average sunshine days in October:
23.2 days - Average sunshine days in November:
26.2 days - Average sunshine days in December:
26.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.4 days).
Average UV index
Salem, NM
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Salem, NM
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility
Salem, NM
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).
