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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Salem, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.3°F (-12.6°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C). Salem, South Dakota, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and a low of 9.3°F (-12.6°C). Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Salem, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 13.1°F (-10.5°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C). With the advent of February, Salem experiences an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. Weather in February »
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Salem, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.8°F (6°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C). With the onset of March, Salem's average high-temperature witnesses a clear rise, advancing from February's subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C) to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April is a refreshing spring month in Salem, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.4°F (13°C) and min 38.5°F (3.6°C). In April, the meteorological conditions change with the average high-temperature moving from a frosty 42.8°F (6°C) in March to a mild 55.4°F (13°C). Weather in April »
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Salem, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and an average low of 50°F (10°C). The onset of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in April to an enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C). Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Salem, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 77.5°F (25.3°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C). June brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from May's refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C) to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, like June, in Salem, South Dakota, is a moderately hot summer month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and an average high of 82.6°F (28.1°C). July, with its average high-temperature of 82.6°F (28.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C), holds the record as the warmest month. For most parts of July, the heat index is evaluated at a hot 87.8°F (31°C). Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Salem, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 81.1°F (27.3°C) and min 59.5°F (15.3°C). The average high-temperature during August registers at a still moderately hot 81.1°F (27.3°C), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Salem, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.3°F (23.5°C) and an average low of 53.4°F (11.9°C). September signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from August's warm 81.1°F (27.3°C) to a still moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Salem, South Dakota, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.2°F (5.1°C) and max 57.2°F (14°C). The onset of October brings a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a refreshing 57.2°F (14°C). Weather in October »
Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Salem, is another chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and max 43°F (6.1°C). November shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from October's mild 57.2°F (14°C) to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). Weather in November »
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Salem, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and an average high of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Salem witnesses a significant decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 43°F (6.1°C) to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Weather in December »
[Resources]Frequently asked questions
What time of the year is the coldest in Salem?
Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and a minimum average of 9.3°F (-12.6°C).
What is the most humid month in Salem?
The most humid month in Salem is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.
How much does it rain in Salem?
Throughout the year, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow in Salem?
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.
How much does it snow in Salem?
Throughout the year, in Salem, South Dakota, there are 45.4 snowfall days, and 19.33" (491mm) of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Salem?
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Salem?
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the driest month in Salem?
The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Salem?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
What is the rainiest month in Salem?
June is the month with the most rainfall in Salem. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Salem?
In Salem, South Dakota, snow does not fall in June through September.
When are the longest days in Salem?
The month with the longest days in Salem, South Dakota, is June, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Salem?
The months with the highest UV index in Salem are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What time of the year is the hottest in Salem?
Salem's July weather reaches an average high of 82.6°F (28.1°C) and an average low of 63.1°F (17.3°C), making it the warmest month.
What month has the most sunshine in Salem?
July has the most sunshine of the year in Salem, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.
What is the least humid month in Salem?
October is the least humid month in Salem, South Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 67%.
When does it snow the most in Salem?
December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Salem?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
Average temperature
Salem, SD
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).
Average pressure
Salem, SD
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.85"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed
Salem, SD
- Average wind speed in January:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in March:
10.9mph - Average wind speed in April:
11.4mph - Average wind speed in May:
9.9mph - Average wind speed in June:
9.1mph
- Average wind speed in July:
8.1mph - Average wind speed in August:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in September:
9.5mph - Average wind speed in October:
10.7mph - Average wind speed in November:
10.5mph - Average wind speed in December:
10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity
Salem, SD
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall
Salem, SD
- Average rainfall in January:
0.67" - Average rainfall in February:
0.63" - Average rainfall in March:
1.38" - Average rainfall in April:
2.36" - Average rainfall in May:
3.19" - Average rainfall in June:
3.62"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.87" - Average rainfall in August:
2.48" - Average rainfall in September:
2.05" - Average rainfall in October:
1.77" - Average rainfall in November:
0.67" - Average rainfall in December:
1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").
Average rainfall days
Salem, SD
- Average rainfall days in January:
2.9 days - Average rainfall days in February:
2.6 days - Average rainfall days in March:
8.1 days - Average rainfall days in April:
12.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
17.1 days - Average rainfall days in June:
18.3 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
14.4 days - Average rainfall days in August:
13.9 days - Average rainfall days in September:
11.7 days - Average rainfall days in October:
8.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
4.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall
Salem, SD
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Salem, SD
- Average snowfall days in January:
10.8 days - Average snowfall days in February:
8.9 days - Average snowfall days in March:
6.9 days - Average snowfall days in April:
2.5 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:
1.6 days - Average snowfall days in November:
4.4 days - Average snowfall days in December:
10.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Salem, SD
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 2min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 3min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 3min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 4min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 2min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 1min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 5min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 3min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 4min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 0min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 1min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 5min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 4min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 5min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 4min - Average sunshine in August:
9h and 5min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 4min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 1min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 4min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days
Salem, SD
- Average sunshine days in January:
19.6 days - Average sunshine days in February:
17.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
16.4 days - Average sunshine days in April:
13.6 days - Average sunshine days in May:
12.1 days - Average sunshine days in June:
9.2 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
13.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
13 days - Average sunshine days in September:
16.8 days - Average sunshine days in October:
19.5 days - Average sunshine days in November:
21.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).
Average UV index
Salem, SD
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Salem, SD
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility
Salem, SD
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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