Weather in Salem, IL
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 62881
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 12%).
It feels like 58°F with winds near 7 mph.
69°F, 10% rain chance and 9 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.
Current temperature is 63°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 12%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Salem
Illinois has four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers, cold winters, strong frontal changes and frequent spring and summer thunderstorms.
Salem is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 38.63°N latitude and 88.95°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
Overcast and 63°F in Salem, IL. Today's high is 69°F with a 13% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 9 mph. Relative humidity is 50%, pressure is 30.15 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Salem
Sunrise is at 06:47 AM and sunset is at 06:47 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 79°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 17%.