Weather in October
October in
Utah deepens the embrace of autumn. As the month progresses, temperatures across the state generally span from 50°F (10°C) to 75°F (23.9°C), though colder conditions begin to emerge towards the end of the month, especially in the northern regions and at higher elevations.
In Salt Lake City, the spectacle of fall foliage reaches its climax, painting the surroundings in rich shades of amber, gold, and deep red. Rain showers can still occur but become more sporadic and are often interspersed with clearer, sunny days. The southern parts, like Saint George, experience a mix of mild warmth during the day and cooler nights, offering ideal conditions for various outdoor excursions.
When juxtaposed with
September, October sees a more pronounced decline in temperatures. The shift from the warmth of early autumn to the crispness of late fall is evident. Night temperatures in mountainous areas and high-altitude regions can occasionally touch the freezing point, heralding the forthcoming winter. As the month advances, the possibility of snowfall in the northern regions and high-altitude areas becomes increasingly likely. The transition from October to
November signifies the impending arrival of winter, with landscapes gradually donning a frosty white hue, especially in the state's northern reaches.
- Salt Lake City - October »
On the first day of October in Salt Lake City sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. In Salt Lake City, in October, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Provo - October »
In Provo, in October, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of October, in Provo, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm MDT. - West Valley City - October »
In West Valley City in October, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Valley City in October, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. - Orem - October »
In Orem in October, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Orem. - Sandy - October »
On the last day of October, in Sandy sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:24 pm MDT. Throughout October, in Sandy 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. - Ogden - October »
In October, in Ogden the rain falls for 7.5 days. In Ogden, in October, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. - Layton - October »
In Layton in October, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Layton in October, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. - South Jordan - October »
In South Jordan, during October, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In South Jordan, in October, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. - Lehi - October »
In Lehi in October, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lehi, in October, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. - Millcreek - October »
In Millcreek, in October, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Millcreek, in October, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. - Logan - October »
In Logan in October, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Logan, in October, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. - Murray - October »
In Murray in October, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Murray, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:09 pm.