Location & Surroundings
Salem is a settlement in Alabama, United States, at 194 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jasper, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 1100 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Drummond Airport, 29 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 40' 41" N, 87° 29' 53" W
- Elevation 194 m (DEM: 197 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 41 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:41
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:57
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Salem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.9 | 1.1 | 114 | 76 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.2 | 2.7 | 124 | 34 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 566.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 1.8 | 103 | 53 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 493.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 2.7 | 115 | 67 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 2.0 | 118 | 85 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 2.6 | 109 | 40 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 560.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 2.0 | 57 | 56 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 478.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 143 | 61 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.5 | 1.4 | 151 | 72 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.1 | 1.5 | 75 | 37 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 560.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 1.2 | 99 | 55 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 485.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 0.9 | 141 | 66 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.4 | 0.2 | 251 | 75 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salem?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Salem today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Salem?
Local time is 17:41. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Salem?
Salem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Salem?
Elevation about 194 m. DEM 197 m.
Where is Salem located?
It is at 33.67817, -87.49806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salem in?
It is in United States.