January weather in Salem, AR
The average temperature in Salem in January is 35.3°F (24.8°F–45.8°F). Average precipitation: 3.41 inches. Average snowfall is 1.6 inches.
January is a winter month in Salem, and is cooler than the annual average of 57.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 47m. For travel, January is cool.
Avg High
45.8°F
Avg Low
24.8°F
Precipitation
3.41 in
Snow
1.6 in
January records in Salem
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 70.0°F (2005) | 3.0°F (2018) | 3.98 in (1966) |
| January 2 | 66.9°F (2006) | 3.0°F (2018) | 2.24 in (1966) |
| January 3 | 73.0°F (2004) | 3.9°F (2018) | 2.45 in (2015) |
| January 4 | 73.0°F (2004) | 7.0°F (2008) | 2.33 in (1993) |
| January 5 | 66.0°F (2004) | 5.0°F (2010) | 3.05 in (1998) |
| January 6 | 66.0°F (2012) | 3.0°F (2014) | 1.24 in (2025) |
| January 7 | 72.0°F (2008) | -0.9°F (2014) | 0.80 in (1996) |
| January 8 | 69.1°F (2008) | 0.0°F (2014) | 1.31 in (1991) |
| January 9 | 72.0°F (2006) | 0.0°F (2015) | 0.75 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 60.1°F (2003) | 1.9°F (2010) | 1.95 in (2006) |
| January 11 | 69.1°F (2017) | 1.0°F (2010) | 2.00 in (2020) |
| January 12 | 70.0°F (2005) | 8.1°F (2011) | 1.65 in (2024) |
| January 13 | 73.9°F (2017) | 6.1°F (2011) | 3.90 in (2013) |
| January 14 | 72.0°F (2026) | 1.0°F (2024) | 1.89 in (2007) |
| January 15 | 64.0°F (2004) | -0.9°F (2024) | 1.88 in (2007) |
| January 16 | 61.0°F (2020) | -2.0°F (2024) | 0.76 in (2022) |
| January 17 | 66.9°F (2017) | -5.1°F (2024) | 0.98 in (1988) |
| January 18 | 66.9°F (2023) | -5.1°F (2024) | 1.05 in (1990) |
| January 19 | 64.0°F (2015) | 3.9°F (2018) | 0.80 in (2023) |
| January 20 | 66.9°F (2015) | 6.1°F (2024) | 1.25 in (1990) |
| January 21 | 68.0°F (2005) | 3.0°F (2025) | 1.72 in (1973) |
| January 22 | 69.1°F (2017) | 3.9°F (2024) | 2.10 in (1982) |
| January 23 | 64.0°F (2009) | 6.1°F (2003) | 1.09 in (2024) |
| January 24 | 61.0°F (2009) | 1.9°F (2014) | 2.25 in (2002) |
| January 25 | 64.0°F (2022) | 1.9°F (2014) | 0.81 in (1976) |
| January 26 | 69.1°F (2005) | -4.0°F (2026) | 1.17 in (1967) |
| January 27 | 69.1°F (2014) | -4.0°F (2026) | 2.45 in (1994) |
| January 28 | 61.0°F (2013) | 6.1°F (2026) | 2.22 in (2009) |
| January 29 | 73.0°F (2013) | 6.1°F (2014) | 1.60 in (1989) |
| January 30 | 75.0°F (2008) | 3.9°F (2014) | 3.44 in (1969) |
| January 31 | 70.0°F (2016) | 7.0°F (2007) | 4.20 in (1982) |