October weather forecastSalem, SC
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Salem, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.6°F (19.2°C) and an average low of 47.1°F (8.4°C).Temperature
The onset of October coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C) in September to an enjoyable 66.6°F (19.2°C). During the month of October, an average temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) is noted during the nights in Salem.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity in Salem, South Carolina, is 76%.Rainfall
In Salem, during October, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.1 days and collects up to 45.59" (1158mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Salem. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.4 snowfall days, and 22.99" (584mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Salem, South Carolina, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:38 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 7h.UV index
In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in October
Salem, SC
- Average high temperature in October: 66.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 47.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Salem, SC
- Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Salem, SC
- Average wind speed in October: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Salem, SC
- Average humidity in October: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (75%).
Average rainfall in October
Salem, SC
- Average rainfall in October: 3.15"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").
Average rainfall days in October
Salem, SC
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Salem, SC
- Average snowfall in October: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Salem, SC
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 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, SC
- 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 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Salem, SC
- Average sunshine days in October: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Salem, SC
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Salem, SC
- Average cloud cover in October: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in October
Salem, SC
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
