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Salem, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
914
Population
312/sq mi density
$76,993
Median Income
$44,686 per capita
$160,900
Home Value
$220,353 Zillow
$893
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
2,328 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$76,993 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,900 home value, $893/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in |
Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").