October weather forecast
Salem, NJ

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Salem, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 65.3°F (18.5°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).

Temperature

October's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 77°F (25°C) in September to a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) during October.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Salem are May, June, September and October, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Salem, New Jersey, in October, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.7 days and collects up to 27.8" (706mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall in Salem.

Daylight

In Salem, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of October in Salem, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Salem, New Jersey, is 5.6h.

UV index

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in October translates into these instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Salem?

The high-temperature, in October, in Salem, records 65.3°F (18.5°C), while the low-temperature is 51.8°F (11°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Salem?

May, June, September and October, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Salem, New Jersey.

What is the average humidity in October in Salem?

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in October in Salem?

In Salem, during October, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Salem?

June through October are months without snowfall in Salem, New Jersey.

Does it snow in Salem in October?

In Salem, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October in Salem?

In October, the average day length in Salem, New Jersey, is 11h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Salem?

On the first day of October in Salem, New Jersey, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Salem?

In Salem, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Salem?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Salem, New Jersey, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Salem, NJ

Average temperature in October - Salem, NJ
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in October
Salem, NJ

Average pressure in October - Salem, NJ
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Salem, NJ

Average wind speed in October - Salem, NJ
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Salem, NJ

Average humidity in October - Salem, NJ
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, September and October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Salem, NJ

Average rainfall in October - Salem, NJ
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in October
Salem, NJ

Average rainfall days in October - Salem, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Salem, NJ

Average snowfall in October - Salem, NJ
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Salem, NJ

Average snowfall days in October - Salem, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Salem, NJ

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Salem, NJ
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Salem, NJ

Average sunshine days in October - Salem, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Salem, NJ

Average UV index in October - Salem, NJ
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Salem, NJ

Average cloud cover in October - Salem, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Salem, NJ

Average visibility in October - Salem, NJ
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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