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

Today's forecast for Salem shows a high of 52 degrees and a low of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Increasing clouds, with a high near 52.

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

The 7-day forecast for Salem shows highs from 39 to 52 degrees and lows from 25 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Salem, NC this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Salem this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (20% chance), Friday (20% chance), Saturday (20% chance), Sunday (30% chance), Monday (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, NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

30°F
Feels Like 30°F

Humidity 96% Dew Point 29°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.03 in.

Solar Rad 159 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 2.1 mi. ENE of central Salem
at 8:30 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

20%

SatDec 6

SunDec 7

30%

MonDec 8

30%

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 39°F to 52°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 49°F with lows around 28°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A cold front crossing the Pacific Coast Region brought high winds and heavy rain to California. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 55 mph at Newport Beach CA, and Mount Wilson CA was drenched with 2.17 inches of rain in six hours. Gale force winds prevailed along the Northern Pacific Coast, and winds in the Tehachapis Mountains of southern California gusted to 60 mph.

Salem, NC 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 52. Calm wind.

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

Friday Dec 5

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind.

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind.

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday Dec 8

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

About Salem, NC

Salem is a census-designated place (CDP) in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,218 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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