January weather in Salem, SC
The average temperature in Salem in January is 37.0°F (25.6°F–48.3°F). Average precipitation: 8.08 inches. Average snowfall is 1.4 inches.
January is a winter month in Salem, and is cooler than the annual average of 53.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 54m. For travel, January is a wet month.
Avg High
48.3°F
Avg Low
25.6°F
Precipitation
8.08 in
Snow
1.4 in
January records in Salem
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 64.0°F (2005) | 15.1°F (2018) | 2.00 in (2007) |
| January 2 | 66.9°F (2022) | 3.0°F (2018) | 1.80 in (2022) |
| January 3 | 66.9°F (2022) | 3.0°F (2018) | 1.57 in (2020) |
| January 4 | 69.1°F (2005) | 10.0°F (2010) | 2.50 in (2023) |
| January 5 | 64.9°F (2005) | 5.0°F (2018) | 3.06 in (1949) |
| January 6 | 66.9°F (2009) | 6.1°F (2018) | 2.07 in (1995) |
| January 7 | 64.9°F (2012) | 1.0°F (2014) | 6.70 in (1998) |
| January 8 | 66.9°F (2026) | 3.0°F (2014) | 3.75 in (1998) |
| January 9 | 64.0°F (2006) | 3.0°F (2015) | 2.45 in (1997) |
| January 10 | 69.1°F (2026) | 6.1°F (2010) | 1.91 in (1991) |
| January 11 | 66.9°F (2008) | 6.1°F (2010) | 2.08 in (1994) |
| January 12 | 62.1°F (2020) | 10.9°F (2010) | 5.23 in (2018) |
| January 13 | 64.0°F (2020) | 5.0°F (2011) | 1.32 in (2006) |
| January 14 | 71.1°F (2017) | 5.0°F (2011) | 3.85 in (1995) |
| January 15 | 64.0°F (2007) | 7.0°F (2011) | 2.40 in (2013) |
| January 16 | 68.0°F (2017) | 7.0°F (2009) | 3.64 in (2013) |
| January 17 | 61.0°F (2020) | 5.0°F (2009) | 2.80 in (2010) |
| January 18 | 60.1°F (2017) | 8.1°F (2009) | 2.30 in (2013) |
| January 19 | 68.0°F (2017) | 9.0°F (2016) | 2.45 in (2001) |
| January 20 | 62.1°F (2023) | 9.0°F (2016) | 2.36 in (2019) |
| January 21 | 66.9°F (2017) | 3.9°F (2024) | 1.80 in (1990) |
| January 22 | 62.1°F (2018) | 3.9°F (2024) | 1.82 in (1992) |
| January 23 | 55.9°F (2021) | 3.9°F (2025) | 1.94 in (1999) |
| January 24 | 63.0°F (2009) | 1.9°F (2014) | 1.82 in (1997) |
| January 25 | 64.0°F (2017) | 1.0°F (2014) | 3.16 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 70.0°F (2017) | 10.9°F (2025) | 1.54 in (2024) |
| January 27 | 68.0°F (2024) | 6.1°F (2026) | 3.66 in (1996) |
| January 28 | 57.0°F (2007) | 6.1°F (2026) | 0.90 in (1997) |
| January 29 | 59.0°F (2025) | 10.9°F (2007) | 1.67 in (1990) |
| January 30 | 64.0°F (2025) | 1.9°F (2014) | 1.11 in (1991) |
| January 31 | 66.9°F (2011) | 1.9°F (2014) | 3.69 in (2013) |