Weather in Salem, NY
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 12865
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
58°18% rain66°12% rain
67°26% rain63°31% rain58°46% rain58°52% rain
55°81% rain57°75% rain58°30% rain
58°28% rain
55°60% rain
56°29% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 81% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 50°F with winds near 12 mph.
66°F, 12% rain chance and 12 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 35 mph.
Current temperature is 58°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 81%.
UV index is 2.
Local weather characteristics in Salem
New York spans Atlantic coastal, inland valley, Great Lakes and mountain climates. Lake-effect snow, coastal storms and large upstate/downstate temperature differences are all common.
Salem is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 43.17°N latitude and 73.33°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 58°F in Salem, NY. Today's high is 67°F with a 81% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 20 mph. Relative humidity is 69%, pressure is 30.06 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Salem
Sunrise is at 06:45 AM and sunset is at 06:44 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light drizzle with a high near 56°F and a low near 52°F. The maximum rain chance is 93%.