Climate and monthly weather forecastSalem, NY
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Salem, New York, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and max 27°F (-2.8°C). Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 27°F (-2.8°C) and lows at 15.1°F (-9.4°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Salem, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The shift into February reveals an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C), closely mirroring January's climate. Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Salem, New York, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C). An increase in the average high-temperature marks March, moving from February's subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a fresh spring month in Salem, New York, with an average temperature varying between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C). With the arrival of April, the average high-temperature transitions from a cold 39°F (3.9°C) in March to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Salem, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 67.1°F (19.5°C) and an average low of 45.7°F (7.6°C). With the arrival of May, the average high-temperature transitions from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in April to a comfortable 67.1°F (19.5°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Salem, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and an average high of 73.4°F (23°C). June comes with a subtle rise, with the average high-temperature adjusting from an enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C) in May to a moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, in Salem, New York, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.5°F (14.7°C) and max 80.1°F (26.7°C). The highest temperatures are recorded in July, with averages reaching a high of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and a low of 58.5°F (14.7°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Salem, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.1°F (25.6°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C). August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C), slightly deviating from July's 80.1°F (26.7°C). Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a pleasant month in Salem, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.2°F (10.1°C) and max 70.7°F (21.5°C). The arrival of September correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from August's moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C) to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Salem, New York, is a moderate autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and an average low of 41.7°F (5.4°C). Transition into October marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C) in September to a refreshing 56.7°F (13.7°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a frosty month in Salem, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and max 43.7°F (6.5°C). Transition from October to November is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Salem, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 23°F (-5°C) and max 32.7°F (0.4°C). The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C). Weather in December »Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January, noted for its average high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), is considered the coldest month.
Throughout the year, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.
In Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.7 days and aggregates up to 36.81" (935mm) of snow.
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
With an average relative humidity of 84%, February is the most humid month.
February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.4 days and accumulates 10.59" (269mm) of snow.
With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.
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.
With an average relative humidity of 73%, April is the least humid month.
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.
June is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.
In Salem, snow does not fall in June through September.
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 18min of daylight.
July, with its high-temperature average of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and a low-temperature average of 58.5°F (14.7°C), is the warmest month in Salem, New York.
With an average of 10.4h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.
September is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
Average temperature
Salem, NY
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure
Salem, NY
- Average pressure in January:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.92"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.08"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed
Salem, NY
- Average wind speed in January:
7.2mph - Average wind speed in February:
7.1mph - Average wind speed in March:
7mph - Average wind speed in April:
7.2mph - Average wind speed in May:
6.2mph - Average wind speed in June:
5.6mph
- Average wind speed in July:
5.3mph - Average wind speed in August:
5mph - Average wind speed in September:
5.3mph - Average wind speed in October:
6.2mph - Average wind speed in November:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in December:
6.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity
Salem, NY
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall
Salem, NY
- Average rainfall in January:
2.28" - Average rainfall in February:
2.4" - Average rainfall in March:
2.13" - Average rainfall in April:
2.68" - Average rainfall in May:
2.56" - Average rainfall in June:
2.91"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.64" - Average rainfall in August:
2.48" - Average rainfall in September:
1.85" - Average rainfall in October:
2.83" - Average rainfall in November:
2.28" - Average rainfall in December:
2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days
Salem, NY
- Average rainfall days in January:
9.8 days - Average rainfall days in February:
7.9 days - Average rainfall days in March:
13.3 days - Average rainfall days in April:
16 days - Average rainfall days in May:
15.6 days - Average rainfall days in June:
16.7 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
16.3 days - Average rainfall days in August:
15 days - Average rainfall days in September:
10.7 days - Average rainfall days in October:
14.4 days - Average rainfall days in November:
11.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).
Average snowfall
Salem, NY
- Average snowfall in January:
9.25" - Average snowfall in February:
10.59" - Average snowfall in March:
5.75" - Average snowfall in April:
0.91" - Average snowfall in May:
0.39" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Salem, NY
- Average snowfall days in January:
16.3 days - Average snowfall days in February:
15.4 days - Average snowfall days in March:
12.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
2.8 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.2 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:
0.9 days - Average snowfall days in November:
5.3 days - Average snowfall days in December:
11.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Salem, NY
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 24min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 30min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 24min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 42min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 18min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 0min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 54min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 42min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 6min - Average sunshine in February:
3h and 42min - Average sunshine in March:
5h and 36min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 48min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 48min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 24min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 24min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 18min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 54min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 24min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 18min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days
Salem, NY
- Average sunshine days in January:
11.9 days - Average sunshine days in February:
10.8 days - Average sunshine days in March:
11.9 days - Average sunshine days in April:
10.8 days - Average sunshine days in May:
12.8 days - Average sunshine days in June:
11.9 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
12.8 days - Average sunshine days in August:
13.8 days - Average sunshine days in September:
16.7 days - Average sunshine days in October:
13.9 days - Average sunshine days in November:
15.2 days - Average sunshine days in December:
13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (10.8 days).
Average UV index
Salem, NY
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Salem, NY
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility
Salem, NY
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
