October weather forecast
Salem, UT

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Salem, Utah, with an average temperature varying between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature decreases considerably from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a mild 57.9°F (14.4°C). Salem reports a significant contrast between daytime and nighttime temperatures, with an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C) in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 54%.

Rainfall

In Salem, in October, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.5 days and collects up to 11.93" (303mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.1 snowfall days, and 33.5" (851mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Salem in October?

In Salem, in October, the average high-temperature is 57.9°F (14.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Salem, the average relative humidity in October is 54%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Salem, in October, during 7.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in October?

In Salem, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Salem, UT

Average temperature in October - Salem, UT
  • Average high temperature in October: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Salem, UT

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Salem, UT

Average wind speed in October - Salem, UT
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Salem, UT

Average humidity in October - Salem, UT
  • Average humidity in October: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (39%).

Average rainfall in October
Salem, UT

Average rainfall in October - Salem, UT
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.71"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.51").

Average rainfall days in October
Salem, UT

Average rainfall days in October - Salem, UT
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Salem, UT

Average snowfall in October - Salem, UT
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Salem, UT

Average snowfall days in October - Salem, UT
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Salem, UT

Average sunshine days in October - Salem, UT
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Salem, UT

Average UV index in October - Salem, UT
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Salem, UT

Average cloud cover in October - Salem, UT
  • Average cloud cover in October: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in October
Salem, UT

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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