Salem, MA has a climate of four distinct seasons. During the summer months, temperatures are moderate and tend to hover around the mid-70's. The spring and fall months offer mild temperatures with highs in the low-60's. Winters are cold with temperatures dipping into the 20's on many nights. Snowfall is fairly common during the winter months, ensuring plenty of opportunity for winter activities like skiing and snowshoeing.
Salem, Massachusetts gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Salem averages 42 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 Salem. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Salem gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 122 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year