August weather in Salem, WV
The average temperature in Salem in August is 72.5°F (60.9°F–84.1°F). Average precipitation: 3.66 inches.
August is a summer month in Salem, and is warmer than the annual average of 52.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 33m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
84.1°F
Avg Low
60.9°F
Precipitation
3.66 in
Daylight
13h 33m
August records in Salem
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 96.1°F (1999) | 42.1°F (1997) | 1.32 in (2009) |
| August 2 | 96.1°F (1999) | 42.1°F (1997) | 0.92 in (2008) |
| August 3 | 95.0°F (1975) | 50.0°F (1973) | 0.93 in (1987) |
| August 4 | 93.0°F (2006) | 51.1°F (2002) | 2.00 in (1972) |
| August 5 | 93.9°F (2002) | 45.0°F (1997) | 1.26 in (1989) |
| August 6 | 91.9°F (1988) | 41.0°F (1997) | 3.83 in (1995) |
| August 7 | 93.9°F (2024) | 41.0°F (1997) | 1.21 in (2011) |
| August 8 | 93.0°F (2007) | 39.9°F (1997) | 1.74 in (2023) |
| August 9 | 96.1°F (2007) | 42.1°F (1997) | 1.13 in (1982) |
| August 10 | 95.0°F (2007) | 41.0°F (2002) | 1.05 in (1994) |
| August 11 | 99.0°F (2021) | 43.0°F (1997) | 4.47 in (2022) |
| August 12 | 93.0°F (1988) | 46.9°F (1997) | 0.88 in (1977) |
| August 13 | 95.0°F (2021) | 48.9°F (1979) | 2.92 in (2013) |
| August 14 | 93.9°F (2005) | 46.9°F (1983) | 1.42 in (1975) |
| August 15 | 98.1°F (1988) | 48.0°F (1983) | 0.95 in (2010) |
| August 16 | 97.0°F (1988) | 44.1°F (1979) | 3.90 in (1975) |
| August 17 | 93.0°F (1987) | 43.0°F (1979) | 2.01 in (2021) |
| August 18 | 100.9°F (1988) | 45.0°F (1979) | 2.80 in (1994) |
| August 19 | 100.9°F (1988) | 46.9°F (1981) | 0.92 in (1990) |
| August 20 | 91.0°F (1987) | 46.9°F (1981) | 1.49 in (1989) |
| August 21 | 98.1°F (1983) | 46.9°F (1984) | 2.38 in (2007) |
| August 22 | 97.0°F (1983) | 46.0°F (1982) | 0.95 in (2014) |
| August 23 | 100.0°F (1983) | 46.9°F (1982) | 2.44 in (1990) |
| August 24 | 93.9°F (2002) | 46.9°F (1971) | 1.24 in (1977) |
| August 25 | 96.1°F (2007) | 46.9°F (1971) | 1.53 in (2023) |
| August 26 | 93.0°F (1983) | 50.0°F (1982) | 1.07 in (1994) |
| August 27 | 93.9°F (1993) | 50.0°F (1982) | 1.95 in (2001) |
| August 28 | 96.1°F (2016) | 51.1°F (2015) | 1.38 in (2008) |
| August 29 | 98.1°F (2024) | 43.0°F (1982) | 1.69 in (1992) |
| August 30 | 98.1°F (2024) | 43.0°F (1982) | 0.94 in (2021) |
| August 31 | 97.0°F (2024) | 45.0°F (1976) | 2.22 in (1984) |