Salem Weather in October

What's the weather like in Salem (Virginia) in October 2024?

The climate in Salem during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Salem and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Salem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.5°C 67°F
Nightly temperature 5.8°C 42.4°F
Average temperature 12.6°C 54.7°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 94 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 19.7°C 67.5°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average October is the 5th wettest month of the year in Salem with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Salem

Salem average temperature in October

October rainfall

Salem average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Salem average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Salem in October 2024.