October weather forecast
South Salt Lake, UT

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in South Salt Lake, Utah, with an average temperature varying between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

In South Salt Lake, stepping into October signifies a significant temperature decrement, moving down from September's agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C) to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). An average temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) is recorded during the nights in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 54%.

Rainfall

In South Salt Lake, in October, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.5 rainfall days, and 18.66" (474mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In South Salt Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.9 days and aggregates up to 59.69" (1516mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of October, in South Salt Lake, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:24 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in October translates into these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in South Salt Lake?

In South Salt Lake, 56.5°F (13.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during October.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 54%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In South Salt Lake, in October, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in South Salt Lake?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In South Salt Lake, the average day length in October is 11h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:24 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does South Salt Lake have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
South Salt Lake, UT

Average temperature in October - South Salt Lake, UT
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in October
South Salt Lake, UT

Average pressure in October - South Salt Lake, UT
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
South Salt Lake, UT

Average wind speed in October - South Salt Lake, UT
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.7mph).

Average humidity in October
South Salt Lake, UT

Average humidity in October - South Salt Lake, 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 (38%).

Average rainfall in October
South Salt Lake, UT

Average rainfall in October - South Salt Lake, UT
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
South Salt Lake, UT

Average rainfall days in October - South Salt Lake, UT
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
South Salt Lake, UT

Average snowfall in October - South Salt Lake, UT
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
South Salt Lake, UT

Average snowfall days in October - South Salt Lake, UT
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
South Salt Lake, UT

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - South Salt Lake, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
South Salt Lake, UT

Average sunshine days in October - South Salt Lake, UT
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.5 days).

Average UV index in October
South Salt Lake, UT

Average UV index in October - South Salt Lake, UT
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
South Salt Lake, UT

Average cloud cover in October - South Salt Lake, UT
  • Average cloud cover in October: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in October
South Salt Lake, UT

Average visibility in October - South Salt Lake, 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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