Salem weather in December (Indiana, United States of America)

What kind of weather does December bring to Salem? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

December in Salem generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C.

Precipitation

Salem in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 119 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Salem. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salem climate page with graphs.

 

Salem, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 119 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Louisville, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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