October weather in Salem, VA
The average temperature in Salem in October is 58.9°F (47.8°F–70.1°F). Average precipitation: 2.96 inches.
October is a fall month in Salem, and is warmer than the annual average of 58.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 1m. For travel, October is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
70.1°F
Avg Low
47.8°F
Precipitation
2.96 in
Daylight
11h 1m
October records in Salem
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 91.0°F (2019) | 32.0°F (1993) | 2.11 in (2022) |
| October 2 | 93.9°F (2019) | 36.0°F (1987) | 1.42 in (1969) |
| October 3 | 98.1°F (2019) | 28.9°F (1974) | 1.10 in (2015) |
| October 4 | 90.0°F (1959) | 28.0°F (1974) | 0.86 in (1992) |
| October 5 | 93.0°F (1951) | 30.0°F (1968) | 1.83 in (1995) |
| October 6 | 91.0°F (1951) | 32.0°F (1965) | 0.73 in (2006) |
| October 7 | 91.0°F (2007) | 30.9°F (1964) | 3.05 in (2016) |
| October 8 | 91.0°F (2007) | 30.0°F (1954) | 2.39 in (1976) |
| October 9 | 91.9°F (2007) | 27.0°F (1978) | 1.53 in (1960) |
| October 10 | 84.9°F (1958) | 32.0°F (1989) | 2.06 in (1990) |
| October 11 | 89.1°F (2017) | 28.0°F (1964) | 2.66 in (1983) |
| October 12 | 89.1°F (1954) | 28.0°F (1964) | 1.75 in (1990) |
| October 13 | 89.1°F (1954) | 28.9°F (1988) | 1.61 in (2004) |
| October 14 | 84.9°F (1975) | 26.1°F (1988) | 0.64 in (2009) |
| October 15 | 86.0°F (1989) | 30.0°F (1979) | 4.95 in (1954) |
| October 16 | 84.0°F (1953) | 32.0°F (1978) | 0.97 in (2019) |
| October 17 | 82.0°F (2016) | 33.1°F (1970) | 2.12 in (1975) |
| October 18 | 84.0°F (2016) | 28.0°F (1978) | 3.43 in (1968) |
| October 19 | 89.1°F (2016) | 25.0°F (1976) | 3.40 in (1968) |
| October 20 | 84.0°F (1953) | 21.9°F (1972) | 2.28 in (1961) |
| October 21 | 84.0°F (2020) | 24.1°F (1972) | 1.40 in (1970) |
| October 22 | 82.9°F (1979) | 28.0°F (1974) | 2.43 in (1956) |
| October 23 | 82.0°F (2012) | 26.1°F (1987) | 2.38 in (1971) |
| October 24 | 84.9°F (2001) | 24.1°F (1969) | 2.16 in (2007) |
| October 25 | 82.0°F (1975) | 28.9°F (1962) | 1.44 in (2007) |
| October 26 | 82.0°F (1978) | 27.1°F (2013) | 1.61 in (1977) |
| October 27 | 82.9°F (2023) | 25.0°F (1979) | 1.72 in (1981) |
| October 28 | 88.0°F (2023) | 21.9°F (1976) | 1.29 in (2015) |
| October 29 | 87.1°F (2023) | 26.1°F (1967) | 2.14 in (2020) |
| October 30 | 81.0°F (1950) | 23.0°F (1969) | 3.30 in (1970) |
| October 31 | 82.9°F (1950) | 28.0°F (1968) | 1.04 in (1970) |