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Salem, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
11,164 Population 395/sq mi density
1,444 ft Elevation 440 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,051 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $582/mo rent
Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Area28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²)
Population Density395/sq mi
Coordinates47.7626°N, 9.2903°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

616 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 54 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 86 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 111 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 115 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 103 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 113 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 150 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 66 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 63 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 58 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 57 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 58 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 100 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 81 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 39 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 75 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 112 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 88 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 87 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in

Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.9").

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