Local weather forecast

Weather in Salem, NM

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 87941

Sunny
Now72°F

Sunny

High / Low85° / 67°
Rain chance2%
Wind2 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny72°3% rain
10 AMSunny74°3% rain
11 AMSunny76°2% rain
12 PMPartly Cloudy79°2% rain
1 PMSunny81°1% rain
2 PMSunny83°0% rain
3 PMSunny84°0% rain
4 PMSunny85°0% rain
5 PMSunny85°0% rain
6 PMPartly Cloudy83°2% rain
7 PMOvercast79°9% rain
8 PMOvercast77°9% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
85° 67°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
87° 69°Overcast
Rain 7%Gust 12 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
77° 69°Light rain shower
Rain 63%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like73°F
Humidity60%
Pressure30.00 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind2 mph NNE
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:59 AM
Sunset07:00 PM
Moonrise06:56 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 85°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 69°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 10%
Strongest gusts8 PM · 15 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 9%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 73°F with winds near 2 mph.

Best window: 9 AM

72°F, 3% rain chance and 2 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 15 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 72°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 9%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Salem

New Mexico is generally dry and sunny, but elevation strongly changes local temperatures. Summer monsoon thunderstorms can bring brief heavy rain, lightning and flash-flood risk.

Salem is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 32.71°N latitude and 107.21°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 72°F in Salem, NM. Today's high is 85°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 60%, pressure is 30.00 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Salem

Sunrise is at 06:59 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 87°F and a low near 69°F. The maximum rain chance is 7%.

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