Salem, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Overnight
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 50°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph SW | 9% |
| Wednesday | 55°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph W | 16% |
| Wednesday Night | 45°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph SW | 5% |
| Thursday | 55°F | Rain Showers Likely | 5 to 10 mph W | 55% |
| Thursday Night | 42°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph NW | 19% |
| Friday | 50°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 4% |
| Friday Night | 31°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 52°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Monday | 64°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 64°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Salem, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 10
Growing season
163 days
Hardiness zone
6a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Mt Pleasant 1 Ssw, Ia (8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.