Salem, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Salem, a community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Tonight
42°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northeast wind around 2 mph.
7-day forecast for Salem
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 42°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph NNE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 72°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 16 mph SSW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 6 to 14 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Sunny | 1 to 9 mph NNE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph NNE | 0% |
| Friday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph ENE | 5% |
| Friday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 8 mph NE | 11% |
| Saturday | 70°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 6% |
| Saturday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NE | 5% |
| Sunday | 69°F | Sunny | 5 mph ENE | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph NNE | 4% |
| Monday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 mph SE | 4% |
| Monday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph W | 3% |
| Tuesday | 74°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 5 mph W | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Salem (32.712, -107.206). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Salem
Last spring frost
Mar 25
First fall frost
Nov 6
Growing season
224 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Salem: nearby ZIP 87941 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Mexico frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Caballo Dam, Nm (14.2 mi from Salem). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.