Climate Salem - South Dakota
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 24 | 31 | 42 | 57 | 69 | 78 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 7 | 11 | 22 | 34 | 47 | 56 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.56 | 0.65 | 1.47 | 2.97 | 3.41 | 4.27 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 83 | 81 | 73 | 59 | 41 | 27 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 61 | 59 | 49 | 37 | 23 | 10 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.49 | 3.16 | 2.96 | 2.26 | 1.25 | 0.56 |
What is the average weather in Salem, South Dakota?
Salem experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very strong seasonal temperature contrasts due to its inland location. Summers are warm, while winters are very cold. The area receives moderate precipitation annually, with a distinct pattern of wetter summers and drier winters.
Salem Climate Graph - South Dakota Climate Chart
Daily normals Salem - South Dakota - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 23.2 | 5.7 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 23.1 | 5.6 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 23.0 | 5.4 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 23.0 | 5.3 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 Jan | 22.9 | 5.2 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 6 Jan | 22.9 | 5.1 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 7 Jan | 22.9 | 5.0 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 8 Jan | 22.9 | 4.9 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 9 Jan | 22.9 | 4.8 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 Jan | 22.9 | 4.8 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11 Jan | 23.0 | 4.7 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 12 Jan | 23.0 | 4.7 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 13 Jan | 23.1 | 4.7 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 14 Jan | 23.1 | 4.6 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 15 Jan | 23.2 | 4.6 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 16 Jan | 23.3 | 4.6 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 17 Jan | 23.4 | 4.6 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 18 Jan | 23.5 | 4.7 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 19 Jan | 23.6 | 4.7 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 Jan | 23.7 | 4.7 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 21 Jan | 23.8 | 4.8 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 22 Jan | 23.9 | 4.8 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 23 Jan | 24.0 | 4.9 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 24 Jan | 24.2 | 4.9 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 25 Jan | 24.3 | 5.0 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 26 Jan | 24.5 | 5.1 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 27 Jan | 24.6 | 5.2 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 28 Jan | 24.7 | 5.3 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 29 Jan | 24.9 | 5.4 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 30 Jan | 25.1 | 5.5 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 31 Jan | 25.2 | 5.6 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Weather history Salem - September 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | 84.0 | 62.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 02 Sep | 91.0 | 63.0 | 0.13 | - | - |
| 03 Sep | 95.0 | 64.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 04 Sep | 97.0 | 64.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 05 Sep | 91.0 | 63.0 | 0.11 | - | - |
| 06 Sep | 80.1 | 72.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 07 Sep | 84.0 | 64.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 08 Sep | 84.0 | 66.0 | 0.27 | - | - |
| 09 Sep | 78.1 | 52.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 10 Sep | 84.9 | 48.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 11 Sep | 90.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 12 Sep | - | - | 0.07 | - | - |
| 13 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
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Past weather Salem
| Sep 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 87.2 ºF | 24 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 61.1 ºF | 7 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.58 inch | 0.56 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 0 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 97.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 78.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 72.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 48.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather September 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Salem - South Dakota
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | South Dakota | |
| County | - | |
| City | Salem | |
| Zip Code | 57058 | |
| Longitude | -97.39 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 43.72 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 1522ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Salem - South Dakota
| Local Time | 09:06 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:11 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:35 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Salem - South Dakota
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Salem weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 55ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 35ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 27.01 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Salem
Longitude: -97.389, Latitude: 43.7241
Average weather Salem, SD - 57058
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2008-2026
Abbreviations
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