Salem, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
914
Population
312/sq mi density
$76,993
Median Income
$44,686 per capita
$160,900
Home Value
$237,296 Zillow
$893
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$76,993 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,900 home value, $893/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 484 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1727°N, 73.3266°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.4 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").