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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Salem, Oregon, United States in October

In an average October, Salem sees a daily high around 64°F and a low around 45°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high64°F
Typical high range55°F to 75°F
Average low45°F
Typical low range38°F to 51°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

October records

The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.

High

Highest 92°F 1991-10-10
Lowest 45°F 1985-10-31

Low

Highest 60°F 2003-10-21
Lowest 25°F 1991-10-30

Feels-like

Highest 98°F 1991-10-10
Lowest 15°F 2006-10-31

Humidity

Highest 15.1 g/m³ 2003-10-21
Lowest 2.2 g/m³ 2002-10-30

Wind

Highest 23 mph 2014-10-25
Lowest 3 mph 1990-10-19

Precip

Wettest 15.24 in 2016
Driest 0.64 in 1987

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