October weather forecast
Salisbury, MD

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Weather in October

October's weather shows a distinct transition as Salisbury enters the fall season. The temperatures are steadily decreasing, and the daylight hours continue to shrink. Unsurprisingly, this noticeable decrease does not change Salisbury's characteristic sunny weather, with relatively low cloud coverage. October unfolds with Salisbury's landscape being dominated by the colors of fall, a strong signal of the impending winter.

Temperature

The onset of October introduces a moderate change in Salisbury's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from September's moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C) to a refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C). In Salisbury, October's nights observe an average temperature dip to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

In Salisbury, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Salisbury, in October, during 11 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salisbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Salisbury, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Salisbury is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Salisbury is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Salisbury?

In October, in Salisbury, the average high-temperature is 67.1°F (19.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

How much does it rain in Salisbury in October?

In Salisbury, Maryland, in October, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in Salisbury in October?

In Salisbury, Maryland, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Salisbury have in October?

In Salisbury, the average day length in October is 11h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Salisbury?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Salisbury?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Salisbury is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Salisbury?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Salisbury is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Salisbury, MD

Average temperature in October - Salisbury, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

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Average pressure in October
Salisbury, MD

Average pressure in October - Salisbury, MD
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Salisbury, MD

Average wind speed in October - Salisbury, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Salisbury, MD

Average humidity in October - Salisbury, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (75%).

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Average rainfall in October
Salisbury, MD

Average rainfall in October - Salisbury, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in October
Salisbury, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Salisbury, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Salisbury, MD

Average snowfall in October - Salisbury, MD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Salisbury, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Salisbury, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Salisbury, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Salisbury, MD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Salisbury, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Salisbury, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
Salisbury, MD

Average UV index in October - Salisbury, MD
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Salisbury, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Salisbury, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in October
Salisbury, MD

Average visibility in October - Salisbury, MD
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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