New Salem, IL enjoys a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. The summers are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching into the high 80s and low 90s. Winters are cold, but not extreme, with temperatures dipping into the low twenties. Spring brings mild to warm temperatures with plenty of rain and blooming flowers. Autumn is usually dry and cool, providing many days of pleasant weather to enjoy the changing colors of the leaves on the trees. Overall, New Salem offers a temperate climate that is ideal for year-round outdoor activities and exploration.
New Salem, Illinois gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
New Salem averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in New Salem. The US average is 205 sunny days.
New Salem gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year