January weather in Salem, SD
The average temperature in Salem in January is 14.3°F (5.0°F–23.6°F). Average precipitation: 0.55 inches.
January is a winter month in Salem, and is cooler than the annual average of 44.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 5m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
23.6°F
Avg Low
5.0°F
Precipitation
0.55 in
Daylight
9h 5m
January records in Salem
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 42.1°F (2026) | -31.0°F (2018) | 0.01 in (2014) |
| January 2 | 32.0°F (2017) | -25.1°F (2010) | 0.01 in (2018) |
| January 3 | 39.0°F (2012) | -9.0°F (2022) | 0.56 in (2023) |
| January 4 | 55.0°F (2012) | -11.9°F (2009) | 0.98 in (2023) |
| January 5 | 61.0°F (2012) | -17.0°F (2014) | 0.12 in (2015) |
| January 6 | 46.9°F (2012) | -20.0°F (2014) | 0.12 in (2010) |
| January 7 | 43.0°F (2026) | -15.0°F (2010) | 0.04 in (2010) |
| January 8 | 50.0°F (2026) | -23.1°F (2010) | 0.23 in (2024) |
| January 9 | 53.1°F (2012) | -23.1°F (2010) | 0.21 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 55.0°F (2012) | -17.0°F (2016) | 0.15 in (2011) |
| January 11 | 35.1°F (2013) | -11.0°F (2011) | 0.11 in (2013) |
| January 12 | 48.9°F (2022) | -13.0°F (2011) | 0.16 in (2009) |
| January 13 | 53.1°F (2026) | -17.0°F (2024) | 0.04 in (2009) |
| January 14 | 50.0°F (2026) | -22.0°F (2024) | 0.38 in (2021) |
| January 15 | 46.0°F (2012) | -32.1°F (2009) | 0.18 in (2021) |
| January 16 | 44.1°F (2026) | -15.0°F (2009) | 0.21 in (2014) |
| January 17 | 41.0°F (2025) | -20.0°F (2016) | 0.31 in (2020) |
| January 18 | 44.1°F (2015) | -11.0°F (2016) | 0.17 in (2019) |
| January 19 | 50.0°F (2022) | -18.9°F (2011) | 0.32 in (2023) |
| January 20 | 42.1°F (2018) | -20.0°F (2024) | 0.16 in (2014) |
| January 21 | 37.9°F (2018) | -20.0°F (2025) | 0.04 in (2026) |
| January 22 | 37.0°F (2009) | -15.0°F (2025) | 0.05 in (2008) |
| January 23 | 39.0°F (2015) | -20.9°F (2026) | 0.30 in (2010) |
| January 24 | 43.0°F (2015) | -22.0°F (2008) | 0.18 in (2010) |
| January 25 | 36.0°F (2025) | -16.1°F (2026) | 0.32 in (2017) |
| January 26 | 46.9°F (2015) | -18.0°F (2026) | 0.02 in (2009) |
| January 27 | 41.0°F (2022) | -11.0°F (2014) | 0.09 in (2012) |
| January 28 | 46.9°F (2015) | -9.9°F (2014) | 0.10 in (2023) |
| January 29 | 52.0°F (2025) | -14.1°F (2023) | 0.05 in (2013) |
| January 30 | 48.9°F (2012) | -27.9°F (2019) | 0.20 in (2009) |
| January 31 | 54.0°F (2025) | -20.0°F (2023) | 0.16 in (2011) |