Salem Weather in May

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

The climate in Salem during May can be summarized as mild 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 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Salem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.5°C 74.2°F
Nightly temperature 10°C 49.9°F
Average temperature 16.7°C 62.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 102 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 15.6°C 60°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average May is the 2nd 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 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 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 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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