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Exploring Salem

The city of Salem has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Salem include:

• Lewelling Quaker Museum
• Mount Pleasant City Hall
• Geode State Park
• Battle of Athens State Historic Site
• Austin County Park
• Big Creek County Park
• Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museum

When arranging your Salem getaway, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight to Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to identify one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Salem?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to explore Salem, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Salem are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are June and May, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 9°C and at night it is -8°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 184 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 27°C during the day and 6°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 442 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 29°C and the night-time average is 14°C. Average precipitation for this season is 300 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 17°C and -4°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 220 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Salem is 1146 mm.