What is today's weather forecast for New Salem, ND?

Today's forecast for New Salem shows a high of 30 degrees and a low of 21 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for New Salem, ND?

The 7-day forecast for New Salem shows highs from 8 to 34 degrees and lows from -10 to 21 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 7 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in New Salem, ND this week?

Yes, rain is possible in New Salem this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (70% chance), Friday (40% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the New Salem weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate New Salem forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

New Salem, ND Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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9°F
Feels Like -8°F

Humidity 87% Dew Point 6°F Wind SSW 15 MPH Gusts 21 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.6 mi. NW of central New Salem
at 5:00 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

20%

SatDec 6

50%

-10

SunDec 7

40%

MonDec 8

50%

TueDec 9

50%

WedDec 10

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 30°F to a low of 8°F mid-week, then warm to 34°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 28°F with lows around 8°F.

This Date in Weather History

1786 - The first of two great early December storms began. The storm produced 18 inches of snow at Morristown NJ, and twenty inches of snow at New Haven CT. It also resulted in high tides at Nantucket which did great damage.

New Salem, ND 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 11 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Night: Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Dec 5

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 27 by noon, then falling to around 20 during the remainder of the day. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 0. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Night: A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

Monday Dec 8

Day: A chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

About New Salem, ND

New Salem is a city in Morton County, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the "Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area" or "Bismarck-Mandan". New Salem is approximately 24 miles west of Mandan and 31 miles west of Bismarck. The population was 973 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 1,158 in 2025. New Salem was founded in 1883.

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