Salem, SD Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
71°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Isolated rain showers between 10am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 71°F | Isolated Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NW | 24% |
| Tonight | 53°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SW | 3% |
| Wednesday | 77°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph S | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 0% |
| Thursday | 84°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 63°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph S | 5% |
| Friday | 88°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SSW | 9% |
| Friday Night | 65°F | Mostly Clear | 10 mph S | 12% |
| Saturday | 90°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SSE | 6% |
| Saturday Night | 67°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph ESE | 17% |
| Sunday | 88°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph ESE | 11% |
| Sunday Night | 67°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 15 mph E | 18% |
| Monday | 87°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny | 15 mph ENE | 18% |
| Monday Night | 66°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 15 mph ENE | 17% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Salem, SD
Last spring frost
May 7
First fall frost
Sep 29
Growing season
144 days
Hardiness zone
5a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Salem 5Ne, Sd (4.7 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.