Weather in Salem, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 12:30 local time · ZIP codes 52649
Patchy rain nearby
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 24%).
It feels like 54°F with winds near 7 mph.
65°F, 11% rain chance and 9 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.
Current temperature is 58°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 24%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Salem
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Salem is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.85°N latitude and 91.62°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
Patchy rain nearby and 58°F in Salem, IA. Today's high is 65°F with a 43% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 13 mph. Relative humidity is 69%, pressure is 30.15 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Salem
Sunrise is at 06:58 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Partly Cloudy with a high near 67°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.