August weather in Salem, MA
The average temperature in Salem in August is 69.3°F (59.6°F–79.0°F). Average precipitation: 3.25 inches.
August is a summer month in Salem, and is warmer than the annual average of 48.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 44m. For travel, August is one of the best months of the year to visit.
Avg High
79.0°F
Avg Low
59.6°F
Precipitation
3.25 in
Daylight
13h 44m
August records in Salem
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 96.1°F (1995) | 55.0°F (2021) | 2.87 in (1985) |
| August 2 | 96.1°F (1995) | 53.1°F (1985) | 0.93 in (2003) |
| August 3 | 93.9°F (2018) | 53.1°F (1985) | 0.51 in (2011) |
| August 4 | 93.9°F (1995) | 57.9°F (1985) | 1.92 in (2003) |
| August 5 | 93.9°F (2022) | 54.0°F (2019) | 2.20 in (2021) |
| August 6 | 95.0°F (2005) | 54.0°F (1994) | 1.43 in (2010) |
| August 7 | 95.0°F (2005) | 54.0°F (1994) | 0.74 in (2024) |
| August 8 | 95.0°F (2022) | 54.0°F (1995) | 2.06 in (2011) |
| August 9 | 97.0°F (2022) | 53.1°F (1989) | 1.26 in (2023) |
| August 10 | 97.0°F (2001) | 53.1°F (2017) | 2.17 in (2011) |
| August 11 | 90.0°F (1988) | 51.1°F (2017) | 3.11 in (1990) |
| August 12 | 90.0°F (1988) | 51.1°F (2017) | 1.10 in (1998) |
| August 13 | 93.9°F (1988) | 54.0°F (1987) | 2.76 in (1989) |
| August 14 | 93.9°F (2005) | 48.9°F (2017) | 0.64 in (2014) |
| August 15 | 93.9°F (1988) | 53.1°F (2020) | 0.96 in (2012) |
| August 16 | 93.0°F (1987) | 46.9°F (2017) | 1.31 in (2011) |
| August 17 | 93.9°F (1987) | 55.9°F (2017) | 0.80 in (1992) |
| August 18 | 93.9°F (2002) | 50.0°F (2020) | 1.80 in (1994) |
| August 19 | 93.0°F (2009) | 53.1°F (1988) | 2.85 in (1991) |
| August 20 | 93.0°F (2022) | 51.1°F (2007) | 0.70 in (2024) |
| August 21 | 87.1°F (2003) | 52.0°F (2007) | 1.70 in (1991) |
| August 22 | 88.0°F (2003) | 48.0°F (1988) | 1.74 in (1994) |
| August 23 | 91.0°F (2003) | 48.9°F (1988) | 1.00 in (2020) |
| August 24 | 91.0°F (1998) | 51.1°F (1987) | 0.70 in (2021) |
| August 25 | 91.0°F (1993) | 48.9°F (2019) | 2.37 in (1990) |
| August 26 | 91.9°F (1993) | 48.9°F (1986) | 3.01 in (2010) |
| August 27 | 95.0°F (1993) | 48.0°F (2019) | 0.10 in (1986) |
| August 28 | 96.1°F (1993) | 48.9°F (1986) | 1.09 in (2011) |
| August 29 | 93.9°F (2018) | 42.1°F (2019) | 1.22 in (2019) |
| August 30 | 93.0°F (2018) | 44.1°F (1986) | 1.82 in (1985) |
| August 31 | 91.0°F (2010) | 50.0°F (2020) | 0.39 in (1985) |