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

Today's forecast for Salem shows a high of 24 degrees and a low of 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

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

The 7-day forecast for Salem shows highs from 10 to 34 degrees and lows from 0 to 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Salem, SD this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Salem this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (20% chance), Friday (30% chance), Saturday (80% chance), Tuesday (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, SD Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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23°F
Feels Like 11°F

Humidity 87% Dew Point 20°F Wind SSE 14 MPH Gusts 20 Barometer 30.07 in.

Solar Rad 158 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 7.8 mi. NW of central Salem
at 3:30 PM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

30%

SatDec 6

80%

SunDec 7

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

20%

WedDec 10

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 24°F to a low of 10°F mid-week, then warm to 34°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 4 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 30°F with lows around 11°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, SD 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Night: A slight chance of freezing rain and sleet between 4am and 5am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Dec 5

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Snow, mainly after noon. High near 22. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.

About Salem, SD

Salem is the county seat of McCook County, South Dakota, United States. The city's population was 1,325 at the 2020 census. The current mayor is Shawn English.

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