What is today's weather forecast for Salem, IL?

Today's forecast for Salem shows a high of 24 degrees and a low of 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

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

The 7-day forecast for Salem shows highs from 24 to 46 degrees and lows from 12 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Salem, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Salem this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (20% chance), Sunday (20% chance), Wednesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Salem weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate 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.

Salem, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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26°F
Feels Like 14°F

Humidity 76% Dew Point 19°F Wind N 14 MPH Gusts 18 Barometer 30.31 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 2 mi. NW of central Salem
at 4:35 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

SunDec 7

20%

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 24°F to a high of 46°F by week's end. Some precipitation possible with wintry mix on at least one day.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 43°F with lows around 26°F.

This Date in Weather History

1972 - Winds gusting to 70 mph sent the temperature at Livingston, MT, plunging from 52 degrees to 18 degrees in just twenty minutes.

Salem, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind.

Night: A slight chance of freezing rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

About Salem, IL

Salem is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,282 at the 2020 census.

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