October weather forecastSalta, Argentina

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October

Weather in October

October's atmospheric narrative in Salta transitions into growing rainfall accumulation, increased cloud density, and curtailed daylight hours. A shift from the gentle breezes of September is depicted as the wind roars at a speed of 9.6km/h (6mph). The temperature curve of October settles noticeably at the beginning of the higher end of the spectrum, reaching its maximum at 22.8°C (73°F). Residents gird up for November, when the rainfall keeps building up, dragging along elevated humidity.

Temperature

Salta indicates an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 22.8°C (73°F) in October, showing minor variation from September's 21°C (69.8°F). In October, the nighttime temperature in Salta lowers to an average of 11.9°C (53.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 62%.

Rainfall

In Salta, Argentina, during October, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. In Salta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.6 days and collects up to 541mm (21.3") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Salta, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Salta is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of October, in Salta, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:36 -03.

Sunshine

In Salta, the average sunshine in October is 9.3h.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

During October, Salta experiences an average high-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low-temperature of 11.9°C (53.4°F).

The average relative humidity in October is 62%.

In Salta, Argentina, during October, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.

In Salta, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.

In Salta, Argentina, the average day length in October is 12h and 41min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:36 -03.

The average sunshine duration in October in Salta, Argentina, is 9.3h.

The months with the highest UV index in Salta, Argentina, are January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Salta, Argentina, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Salta, Argentina

  • Average high temperature in October: 22.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 11.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.7°C).

Average pressure in October
Salta, Argentina

  • Average pressure in October: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Salta, Argentina

  • Average wind speed in October: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (7.3km/h).

Average humidity in October
Salta, Argentina

  • Average humidity in October: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

Average rainfall in October
Salta, Argentina

  • Average rainfall in October: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (105mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Salta, Argentina

  • Average rainfall days in October: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Salta, Argentina

  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Salta, Argentina

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Salta, Argentina

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Salta, Argentina

  • Average sunshine days in October: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Salta, Argentina

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is May (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Salta, Argentina

  • Average cloud cover in October: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in October
Salta, Argentina

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (8km).