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

Today's forecast for Salem shows a high of 66 degrees and a low of 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 66.

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

The 7-day forecast for Salem shows highs from 39 to 66 degrees and lows from 20 to 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Salem, VA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Salem this week. Precipitation chances: Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% 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, VA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

55°F
Feels Like 55°F

Humidity 99% Dew Point 55°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.97 in.

Solar Rad 31 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.9 mi. NW of central Salem
at 8:26 AM Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedNov 26

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

SatNov 29

SunNov 30

30%

MonDec 1

40%

TueDec 2

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 66°F to a low of 39°F, then recover to 46°F by week's end. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 51°F with lows around 30°F.

This Date in Weather History

1896 - Snow and high winds hit the Northern Plains and the Upper Mississippi Valley, with a Thanksgiving Day blizzard across North Dakota. The storm was followed by a severe cold wave in the Upper Midwest. The temperature at Pokegama Dam MI plunged to 45 degrees below zero.

Salem, VA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

About Salem, VA

Salem is an independent city in the U.S. commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,346. It is the county seat of Roanoke County, although the two are separate jurisdictions. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Salem with Roanoke County, which surrounds both Salem and the neighboring City of Roanoke, for statistical purposes. Salem has its own courthouse and sheriff's office, but shares a jail with Roanoke County, which is located in the Roanoke County Courthouse complex in Salem. The Roanoke County Sheriff's Office and Roanoke County Department of Social Services are also located within Salem, though the county administrative offices are located in unincorporated Cave Spring. Roanoke College is located in the city. Salem is also the home to a Minor League Baseball team, the Salem RidgeYaks.

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