Salem weather in January (Virginia, United States of America)

Is January a good time to explore Salem weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Salem includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -3°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Salem in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 10 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Salem. April, May and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Salem, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Salem.

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