Salem Weather in May

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

The climate in Salem during May can be summarized as mild and wet.

May is in the spring in Salem and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Salem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.1°C 75.4°F
Nightly temperature 11.7°C 53.1°F
Average temperature 17.9°C 64.2°F
Daily sunshine 9.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 121 mm 4.8 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 15.5°C 59.8°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average May is the wettest month of the year in Salem with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 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 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: January 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January 4.2°C 39.6°F
Wettest month: May 121mm 4.8ins
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