October weather forecastSalem, NC
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Salem, North Carolina, is another pleasant autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68°F (20°C) and an average low of 48.2°F (9°C).Temperature
Stepping into October, Salem observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from September's warm 79.5°F (26.4°C) to an agreeable 68°F (20°C). In October, Salem reports a consistent average low-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) during the nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 74%.Rainfall
In Salem, during October, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.6 days and collects up to 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Salem, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of October, in Salem, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Salem, North Carolina, is 6.7h.UV index
In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in October leads to these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Salem, NC
- Average high temperature in October: 68°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 48.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Salem, NC
- Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Salem, NC
- Average wind speed in October: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Salem, NC
- Average humidity in October: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in October
Salem, NC
- Average rainfall in October: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in October
Salem, NC
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Salem, NC
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Salem, NC
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Salem, NC
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Salem, NC
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Salem, NC
- Average UV index in October: 4
The months with the highest UV index are 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, NC
- Average cloud cover in October: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Salem, NC
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May and September (5mi).
