December weather in Salem, SC
The average temperature in Salem in December is 39.1°F (27.8°F–50.3°F). Average precipitation: 7.68 inches. Average snowfall is 1.2 inches.
December is a winter month in Salem, and is cooler than the annual average of 53.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 40m. For travel, December is a wet month.
Avg High
50.3°F
Avg Low
27.8°F
Precipitation
7.68 in
Snow
1.2 in
December records in Salem
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 64.9°F (2009) | 21.9°F (2011) | 5.34 in (1996) |
| December 2 | 66.9°F (2014) | 21.0°F (2020) | 2.50 in (2009) |
| December 3 | 70.0°F (2021) | 18.0°F (2008) | 1.60 in (1990) |
| December 4 | 73.9°F (2021) | 16.0°F (2024) | 2.75 in (1994) |
| December 5 | 73.9°F (2021) | 16.0°F (2024) | 2.02 in (2002) |
| December 6 | 63.0°F (2013) | 16.0°F (2024) | 2.13 in (1950) |
| December 7 | 64.0°F (2013) | 15.1°F (2010) | 0.80 in (1995) |
| December 8 | 61.0°F (2015) | 10.9°F (2010) | 1.84 in (1989) |
| December 9 | 66.9°F (2007) | 10.9°F (2006) | 2.55 in (2009) |
| December 10 | 70.0°F (2007) | 12.0°F (2010) | 3.67 in (2023) |
| December 11 | 70.0°F (2007) | 16.0°F (2016) | 3.45 in (2024) |
| December 12 | 70.0°F (2007) | 17.1°F (2016) | 3.00 in (2008) |
| December 13 | 70.0°F (2007) | 14.0°F (2010) | 1.38 in (1998) |
| December 14 | 69.1°F (2007) | 10.0°F (2010) | 1.72 in (2020) |
| December 15 | 64.9°F (2007) | 7.0°F (2010) | 2.87 in (2022) |
| December 16 | 70.0°F (2015) | 7.0°F (2010) | 4.00 in (1992) |
| December 17 | 66.0°F (2021) | 18.0°F (2025) | 1.71 in (2019) |
| December 18 | 66.9°F (2006) | 15.1°F (2007) | 1.09 in (1949) |
| December 19 | 71.1°F (2006) | 16.0°F (2007) | 1.59 in (2025) |
| December 20 | 69.1°F (2017) | 9.0°F (2004) | 1.81 in (2002) |
| December 21 | 62.1°F (2013) | 16.0°F (2004) | 2.70 in (2018) |
| December 22 | 59.0°F (2025) | 12.0°F (2008) | 2.73 in (2006) |
| December 23 | 62.1°F (2015) | 12.9°F (2022) | 3.70 in (2004) |
| December 24 | 66.9°F (2025) | -0.9°F (2022) | 2.67 in (2014) |
| December 25 | 70.0°F (2025) | -0.9°F (2022) | 4.00 in (2009) |
| December 26 | 70.0°F (2025) | 12.9°F (2020) | 3.35 in (2012) |
| December 27 | 71.1°F (2015) | 12.9°F (2020) | 1.75 in (2011) |
| December 28 | 69.1°F (2025) | 10.9°F (2010) | 6.47 in (2018) |
| December 29 | 63.0°F (2015) | 12.0°F (2010) | 2.82 in (2024) |
| December 30 | 64.9°F (2015) | 19.0°F (2010) | 1.20 in (2019) |
| December 31 | 64.9°F (2008) | 19.0°F (2009) | 2.25 in (1989) |