Salem Weather in May

What's the weather like in Salem (Arkansas) in May 2024?

The climate in Salem during May can be summarized as warm and damp.

May is in the spring in Salem and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Salem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.1°C 77.2°F
Nightly temperature 11.1°C 52°F
Average temperature 18.1°C 64.6°F
Daily sunshine 10.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 120 mm 4.7 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 16.5°C 61.6°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average May is the wettest month of the year in Salem with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Salem

Salem average temperature in May

May rainfall

Salem average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Salem average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Salem in May 2024.

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Salem weather stats

Salem weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.1°C 89.8°F
Driest month: January 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: July 11.2hrs
Coldest month: January 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: May 120mm 4.7ins
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