Weather in Salem, AL
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 36874
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 12%).
It feels like 80°F with winds near 2 mph.
73°F, 3% rain chance and 5 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 11 mph.
Current temperature is 79°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 12%.
UV index is 6. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Local weather characteristics in Salem
Alabama has a humid subtropical climate, with long hot summers, mild winters, frequent thunderstorms and a spring severe-weather season.
Salem is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 32.60°N latitude and 85.24°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Salem weather today
Sunny and 79°F in Salem, AL. Today's high is 85°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 2 mph. Relative humidity is 49%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Salem
Sunrise is at 06:31 AM and sunset is at 06:32 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 86°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 2%.