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

Today's forecast for New Salem shows a low of 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Widespread frost.

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

The 7-day forecast for New Salem shows highs from 55 to 76 degrees and lows from 26 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in New Salem, LA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in New Salem this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (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, LA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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29°F
Feels Like 29°F

Humidity 88% Dew Point 26°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.32 in.

Solar Rad -3 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 5.1 mi. NE of central New Salem
at 10:05 PM Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

30%

ThuDec 18

50%

FriDec 19

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 55°F to a high of 76°F by week's end. Some rain possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 59°F with lows around 39°F.

This Date in Weather History

1839 - The first of triple storms hit Massachusetts Bay. The storm produced whole gales, and more than 20 inches of snow in interior New England. There was great loss of life at Gloucester MA.

New Salem, LA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Night: Widespread frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Widespread frost before 9am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Sunny, with a high near 57. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

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