Salem Weather in August

What's the weather like in Salem (Virginia) in August 2024?

The climate in Salem during August can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.

August is in the summer in Salem and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

Salem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.7°C 83.6°F
Nightly temperature 16.4°C 61.4°F
Average temperature 22.5°C 72.5°F
Daily sunshine 8.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 102 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 25.4°C 77.8°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Salem with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Salem

Salem average temperature in August

August rainfall

Salem average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Salem average rain in August

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 August 2024.

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Salem weather stats

Salem weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.9°C 84°F
Driest month: January 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: June 9.3hrs
Coldest month: January 5.5°C 41.9°F
Wettest month: July 106mm 4.2ins
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