December weather in Salem, AR
The average temperature in Salem in December is 37.7°F (27.5°F–47.9°F). Average precipitation: 3.77 inches. Average snowfall is 0.7 inches.
December is a winter month in Salem, and is cooler than the annual average of 57.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 32m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
47.9°F
Avg Low
27.5°F
Precipitation
3.77 in
Snow
0.7 in
December records in Salem
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 75.9°F (2014) | 19.0°F (2005) | 2.10 in (1991) |
| December 2 | 70.0°F (2012) | 18.0°F (2020) | 1.20 in (1991) |
| December 3 | 75.9°F (2021) | 17.1°F (2024) | 7.90 in (1982) |
| December 4 | 75.0°F (2021) | 14.0°F (2006) | 3.50 in (1982) |
| December 5 | 66.9°F (2013) | 12.9°F (2009) | 1.63 in (2011) |
| December 6 | 70.0°F (2021) | 12.9°F (2009) | 2.10 in (2013) |
| December 7 | 63.0°F (2004) | 9.0°F (2013) | 1.97 in (1956) |
| December 8 | 64.9°F (2012) | 7.0°F (2006) | 1.52 in (1972) |
| December 9 | 64.9°F (2015) | 6.1°F (2006) | 2.06 in (1994) |
| December 10 | 70.0°F (2020) | 10.0°F (2005) | 3.47 in (1971) |
| December 11 | 75.0°F (2020) | 12.0°F (2009) | 1.63 in (1959) |
| December 12 | 72.0°F (2017) | 10.9°F (2013) | 1.21 in (1979) |
| December 13 | 72.0°F (2015) | 10.0°F (2010) | 1.75 in (2000) |
| December 14 | 66.0°F (2006) | 9.0°F (2010) | 2.24 in (1967) |
| December 15 | 68.0°F (2006) | 12.0°F (2004) | 1.62 in (1992) |
| December 16 | 68.0°F (2006) | 12.0°F (2004) | 1.51 in (1992) |
| December 17 | 68.0°F (2006) | 17.1°F (2009) | 2.55 in (2001) |
| December 18 | 71.1°F (2006) | 14.0°F (2016) | 2.10 in (1995) |
| December 19 | 64.0°F (2002) | 7.0°F (2016) | 0.91 in (1973) |
| December 20 | 64.0°F (2002) | 6.1°F (2016) | 1.03 in (1973) |
| December 21 | 70.0°F (2013) | 6.1°F (2016) | 2.70 in (1984) |
| December 22 | 69.1°F (2015) | 7.0°F (2008) | 2.03 in (1968) |
| December 23 | 62.1°F (2015) | -5.1°F (2022) | 1.55 in (2017) |
| December 24 | 73.9°F (2025) | -4.0°F (2022) | 2.19 in (2009) |
| December 25 | 75.9°F (2025) | 1.0°F (2004) | 1.87 in (1987) |
| December 26 | 75.0°F (2021) | 7.0°F (2004) | 1.95 in (1987) |
| December 27 | 75.9°F (2025) | 12.0°F (2002) | 1.76 in (1959) |
| December 28 | 73.9°F (2025) | 9.0°F (2017) | 3.55 in (2015) |
| December 29 | 77.0°F (2025) | 9.0°F (2017) | 1.47 in (2003) |
| December 30 | 66.9°F (2022) | 15.1°F (2017) | 1.68 in (1972) |
| December 31 | 64.9°F (2002) | 15.1°F (2017) | 1.86 in (2002) |