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Salem

Town · Virginia, 🇺🇸 United States
Population 25,346
Area 28 km²
Time zone America/New_York
Official website www.salemva.gov
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Salem Essentials

Salem’s identity is defined by its deep historical roots and location in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This collection highlights the city's Civil War history at the Battle of Hanging Rock and local heritage preserved within the 1845 Williams-Brown House. Architectural landmarks like the Roanoke County Courthouse anchor the downtown area, while expansive green spaces like Green Hill Park offer river access and mountain views. Cultural venues, including a long-standing community theater, provide insight into the region's social and recreational life.

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Salem Essentials

Salem's recreational landscape features the Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium, home to the Salem Red Sox minor league team. The city maintains a diverse park system, including the expansive Green Hill Park and the historic Lake Spring Park, known for its iconic duck pond. Public art installations like The Rock and The Solar Wind complement the downtown area, while the Roanoke River provides a scenic backdrop for various riverfront trails and green spaces.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 3°) · extremes -12°–17°
  • -3° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -11°–19°
  • -2° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes -5°–24°
  • 2° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 20° (feels like 18°) · extremes -1°–27°
  • 7° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 24° (feels like 25°) · extremes 5°–30°
  • 12° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 12°–34°
  • 17° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 15°–36°
  • 19° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 14°–36°
  • 18° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 8°–35°
  • 15° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 1°–29°
  • 8° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 12°) · extremes -4°–23°
  • 2° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 6°) · extremes -9°–19°
  • -1° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Salem Museum
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Battle of Hanging Rock
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Roanoke County Courthouse

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