Salem, NC Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Salem, a community in Burke County, North Carolina.
This Afternoon
69°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind around 2 mph.
7-day forecast for Salem
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 mph SE | 1% |
| Tonight | 53°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 2% |
| Wednesday | 68°F | Chance Rain Showers | 2 mph ESE | 42% |
| Wednesday Night | 61°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 mph SSE | 99% |
| Thursday | 73°F | Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 3 mph SSW | 25% |
| Thursday Night | 58°F | Chance Rain Showers | 1 mph W | 37% |
| Friday | 74°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 30% |
| Friday Night | 47°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph NW | 4% |
| Saturday | 68°F | Sunny | 1 mph NNW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph NNW | 2% |
| Sunday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 mph WSW | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph WNW | 13% |
| Monday | 64°F | Sunny | 3 mph WSW | 13% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph W | 8% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Salem (35.700, -81.700). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Salem
Last spring frost
Apr 7
First fall frost
Oct 28
Growing season
202 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Salem: nearby ZIP 28655 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · North Carolina frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Morganton, Nc (4.9 mi from Salem). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.