The climate in 36874 Salem, AL is generally warm and humid, with hot summers and mild winters. Average temperatures range from the high 30s in winter to the mid-90s in summer. Salem experiences an average of 50 inches of rain annually, with most precipitation occurring between April and October. Summers are typically sunny and humid, while winters are usually quite mild with occasional cold spells. The area also experiences occasional thunderstorms, especially during the spring months, bringing much needed relief from the summer heat.
Salem (zip 36874), Alabama gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Salem (zip 36874) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Salem (zip 36874). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Salem (zip 36874) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year