August weather in Salem, SC
The average temperature in Salem in August is 69.3°F (58.8°F–79.8°F). Average precipitation: 8.87 inches.
August is a summer month in Salem, and is warmer than the annual average of 53.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 13 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 19m. For travel, August is a wet month.
Avg High
79.8°F
Avg Low
58.8°F
Precipitation
8.87 in
Daylight
13h 19m
August records in Salem
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 87.1°F (2008) | 50.0°F (2017) | 1.83 in (2018) |
| August 2 | 87.1°F (2006) | 52.0°F (2017) | 2.15 in (1991) |
| August 3 | 90.0°F (2008) | 53.1°F (2009) | 3.77 in (2018) |
| August 4 | 89.1°F (2011) | 46.9°F (2004) | 3.25 in (2020) |
| August 5 | 89.1°F (2006) | 55.0°F (2004) | 4.37 in (1996) |
| August 6 | 91.9°F (2008) | 52.0°F (2017) | 1.40 in (2012) |
| August 7 | 91.9°F (2008) | 46.0°F (2004) | 1.94 in (2017) |
| August 8 | 88.0°F (2011) | 46.9°F (2004) | 4.51 in (2012) |
| August 9 | 91.0°F (2007) | 46.9°F (2004) | 1.68 in (2022) |
| August 10 | 93.0°F (2007) | 52.0°F (2004) | 2.20 in (2014) |
| August 11 | 90.0°F (2007) | 53.1°F (2004) | 2.12 in (1996) |
| August 12 | 87.1°F (2007) | 52.0°F (2008) | 2.27 in (1996) |
| August 13 | 88.0°F (2010) | 53.1°F (2012) | 1.39 in (1992) |
| August 14 | 88.0°F (2019) | 52.0°F (2004) | 2.45 in (1994) |
| August 15 | 88.0°F (2023) | 52.0°F (2014) | 3.11 in (1994) |
| August 16 | 88.0°F (2007) | 50.0°F (2011) | 9.21 in (1994) |
| August 17 | 90.0°F (2007) | 50.0°F (2011) | 1.52 in (1992) |
| August 18 | 86.0°F (2017) | 51.1°F (2023) | 1.33 in (1994) |
| August 19 | 86.0°F (2011) | 52.0°F (2006) | 1.62 in (2025) |
| August 20 | 86.0°F (2005) | 52.0°F (2023) | 2.17 in (2018) |
| August 21 | 88.0°F (2005) | 52.0°F (2012) | 3.05 in (2010) |
| August 22 | 89.1°F (2007) | 52.0°F (2012) | 5.34 in (1992) |
| August 23 | 89.1°F (2007) | 51.1°F (2011) | 2.20 in (2005) |
| August 24 | 86.0°F (2014) | 46.9°F (2024) | 2.02 in (1990) |
| August 25 | 84.9°F (2007) | 46.9°F (2024) | 3.61 in (1991) |
| August 26 | 88.0°F (2023) | 48.9°F (2024) | 2.69 in (1995) |
| August 27 | 89.1°F (2023) | 48.0°F (2025) | 6.37 in (2008) |
| August 28 | 86.0°F (2011) | 46.9°F (2025) | 3.84 in (1949) |
| August 29 | 86.0°F (2014) | 46.0°F (2025) | 1.62 in (2022) |
| August 30 | 89.1°F (2024) | 46.0°F (2025) | 3.35 in (1996) |
| August 31 | 84.9°F (2011) | 50.0°F (2019) | 2.40 in (2003) |