October weather in Salem, SD

The average temperature in Salem in October is 46.6°F (34.5°F–58.8°F). Average precipitation: 2.20 inches.

October is a fall month in Salem, and is warmer than the annual average of 44.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 46m. For travel, October is cool.

Avg High
58.8°F
Avg Low
34.5°F
Precipitation
2.20 in
Daylight
10h 46m

October records in Salem

Date Record High Record Low Record Precip
October 1 89.1°F (2023) 33.1°F (2024) 0.44 in (2021)
October 2 91.9°F (2023) 30.0°F (2020) 1.18 in (2017)
October 3 90.0°F (2023) 33.1°F (2020) 0.74 in (2017)
October 4 90.0°F (2025) 26.1°F (2014) 1.24 in (2016)
October 5 90.0°F (2025) 21.9°F (2012) 0.84 in (2009)
October 6 84.0°F (2020) 17.1°F (2012) 0.62 in (2016)
October 7 82.0°F (2011) 16.0°F (2012) 2.18 in (2008)
October 8 86.0°F (2010) 27.0°F (2023) 0.38 in (2011)
October 9 82.9°F (2020) 24.1°F (2009) 0.26 in (2018)
October 10 84.0°F (2015) 19.0°F (2012) 1.41 in (2018)
October 11 91.0°F (2015) 17.1°F (2009) 0.11 in (2019)
October 12 82.0°F (2022) 23.0°F (2012) 0.48 in (2023)
October 13 81.0°F (2025) 23.0°F (2009) 1.52 in (2023)
October 14 75.0°F (2016) 24.1°F (2019) 0.64 in (2013)
October 15 73.0°F (2012) 21.0°F (2018) 1.91 in (2013)
October 16 75.0°F (2017) 21.0°F (2018) 0.08 in (2013)
October 17 79.0°F (2017) 14.0°F (2022) 1.03 in (2025)
October 18 75.0°F (2021) 8.1°F (2022) 0.95 in (2012)
October 19 79.0°F (2015) 8.1°F (2022) 0.15 in (2012)
October 20 77.0°F (2017) 21.0°F (2022) 0.53 in (2021)
October 21 82.0°F (2024) 26.1°F (2011) 0.58 in (2009)
October 22 82.9°F (2024) 25.0°F (2025) 0.50 in (2008)
October 23 79.0°F (2022) 24.1°F (2013) 1.57 in (2008)
October 24 82.9°F (2022) 10.9°F (2020) 0.17 in (2021)
October 25 68.0°F (2014) 16.0°F (2020) 0.45 in (2012)
October 26 66.9°F (2014) 6.1°F (2020) 1.08 in (2010)
October 27 64.0°F (2019) 5.0°F (2020) 1.10 in (2021)
October 28 77.0°F (2016) 7.0°F (2020) 0.30 in (2022)
October 29 73.0°F (2024) 15.1°F (2023) 0.68 in (2013)
October 30 69.1°F (2022) 10.9°F (2023) 1.73 in (2009)
October 31 66.9°F (2016) 10.0°F (2017) 0.29 in (2024)

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