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

Today's forecast for Salem shows a low of 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain, mainly before 5am.

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

The 7-day forecast for Salem shows highs from 40 to 59 degrees and lows from 30 to 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Salem, MA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Salem this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (100% chance), Wednesday (20% chance), Sunday (60% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (40% 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, MA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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50°F
Feels Like 50°F

Humidity 86% Dew Point 46°F Wind SW 3 MPH Gusts 7 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.7 mi. NNE of central Salem
at 8:35 PM Tue, Nov 25, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueNov 25

100%

WedNov 26

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

SatNov 29

SunNov 30

30%

MonDec 1

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 40°F to 59°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 1°F above the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 46°F with lows around 29°F.

This Date in Weather History

1950 - A great storm hit the Northern and Central Appalachians with snow and high winds. Winds reached hurricane force along eastern slopes of the Appalachians, with gusts to 100 mph at Hartford CT, 110 mph at Concord NH, and 160 mph at Mount Washington NH. Heavy rain also hit the eastern slopes, with eight inches reported at Slide Mountain NY. The western slopes were buried under heavy snow. The storm produced record snowfall totals of 27.7 inches at Pittsburgh PA, and 36.3 inches at Steubenville OH. The snow, and record cold temperatures, resulted in 160 deaths.

Salem, MA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Nov 25

Night: Rain, mainly before 5am. Patchy fog after 9pm. Low around 47. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind around 8 mph.

Night: A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain after 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A chance of rain after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

About Salem, MA

Salem ( SAY-ləm) is a historic coastal city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, located on the North Shore of Greater Boston. Continuous settlement by Europeans began in 1626 with English colonists. Salem was one of the most significant seaports trading commodities in early American history. Prior to the dissolution of county governments in Massachusetts in 1999, it served as one of two county seats for Essex County, alongside Lawrence. Today, Salem is a residential and tourist area that is home to the House of Seven Gables, Salem State University, Pioneer Village, the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Salem Willows Park, and the Peabody Essex Museum. It features historic residential neighborhoods in the Federal Street District and the Charter Street Historic District. The city's population was 44,480 at the 2020 census. Salem is widely noted for the Salem witch trials of 1692, which strongly informs the city's cultural identity into the present. Some of Salem's police cars are adorned with witch logos, a public elementary school is known as Witchcraft Heights, and the Salem High School athletic teams are named the Witches. Gallows Hill was originally believed to be the site of the executions during the Witch Trials, but in 2016 a site nearby called Proctor's Ledge was identified as the true site of the executions. Gallows Hill now serves as a city park. Salem is also the birthplace of the National Guard, which first mustered at the Salem Common in 1636.

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