October weather forecast
Salt Lake City, UT

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A stunning autumn panorama of the Salt Lake City landscape in Utah
A stunning autumn panorama of the Salt Lake City landscape in Utah

Weather in October

October unfolds the genuine autumn capture in Salt Lake City, Utah. The month sees a notable decrease in temperatures, preparing the city for the winter to come. November introduces colder days and nights, as the city moves steadily towards winter. October is characterized by vibrant fall foliage, and locals enjoy seasonal activities like pumpkin picking and Halloween celebrations. The increased cloud cover gives the sky a more dramatic look, adding to the extraordinariness of the season.

Temperature

With the onset of October, Salt Lake City's average high-temperature experiences a noticeable drop, receding from September's agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C) to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). Salt Lake City throughout October, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Salt Lake City is 53%.

Rainfall

In Salt Lake City, in October, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salt Lake City, there are 71.6 rainfall days, and 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Salt Lake City. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Salt Lake City, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.8 days and aggregates up to 10.39" (264mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:24 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Salt Lake City is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Salt Lake City in October?

The high-temperature in Salt Lake City during October is 58.3°F (14.6°C) and the low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Salt Lake City?

In October, the average relative humidity in Salt Lake City is 53%.

How much does it rain in Salt Lake City in October?

In October, in Salt Lake City, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout October, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Salt Lake City?

October is the first month it typically snows in Salt Lake City, Utah. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Salt Lake City?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Salt Lake City?

On the first day of October in Salt Lake City, Utah, 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 Salt Lake City have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Salt Lake City, Utah, is 7.7h.

How high is the UV index in October in Salt Lake City?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Salt Lake City, UT

Average temperature in October - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

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Average pressure in October
Salt Lake City, UT

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Salt Lake City, UT

Average wind speed in October - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).

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Average humidity in October
Salt Lake City, UT

Average humidity in October - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average humidity in October: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (37%).

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Average rainfall in October
Salt Lake City, UT

Average rainfall in October - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (0.51").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in October
Salt Lake City, UT

Average rainfall days in October - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (4 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Salt Lake City, UT

Average snowfall in October - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Salt Lake City, UT

Average snowfall days in October - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Salt Lake City, UT

Average sunshine days in October - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19 days).

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Average UV index in October
Salt Lake City, UT

Average UV index in October - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Salt Lake City, UT

Average cloud cover in October - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average cloud cover in October: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in October
Salt Lake City, UT

Average visibility in October - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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