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Water temperature in Salem (MA) in October

Is it warm enough to swim in Salem in October? Average water temperature in Salem in October is 57.6°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Salem in October is 64.4°F, and the coldest is 51.4°F. Average high air temperature in Salem in October is 63°F, and average low temperature is 43°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Salem

Changes water temperature in Salem in October 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Salem for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Salem, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of October.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
October 1 62.4°F58.5°F63.9°F
October 2 62.4°F58.5°F63.7°F
October 3 62.2°F58.5°F63.3°F
October 4 62.4°F57.6°F64.4°F
October 5 62.4°F57.2°F63.5°F
October 6 62.4°F56.8°F63.5°F
October 7 62.2°F56.5°F62.8°F
October 8 62.2°F56.3°F62.8°F
October 9 61.7°F56.7°F62.6°F
October 10 60.1°F56.7°F63°F
October 11 59.5°F56.3°F62.6°F
October 12 59.4°F55.6°F61.3°F
October 13 59°F55.2°F62.6°F
October 14 57.9°F54.9°F63°F
October 15 58.3°F54.7°F63.3°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
October 16 58.1°F55.2°F62.6°F
October 17 56.8°F55°F61.9°F
October 18 56.3°F54.9°F60.1°F
October 19 55.9°F52.7°F60.4°F
October 20 56.1°F53.2°F59.5°F
October 21 57°F53.1°F60.3°F
October 22 56.3°F52.9°F59.2°F
October 23 56.8°F52.2°F58.8°F
October 24 56.5°F52°F58.5°F
October 25 56.3°F51.4°F57.9°F
October 26 55.8°F52.2°F57.9°F
October 27 55.2°F52°F57.9°F
October 28 54.1°F52°F59°F
October 29 54.1°F52°F58.1°F
October 30 54°F51.6°F57.4°F
October 31 54.1°F51.4°F56.8°F
Salem water temp chart in October

Average water temperature in Salem in October over a decade

20152016201720182019
56.1°F58.3°F59.2°F58.6°F57°F
20202021202220232024
56.7°F60.3°F57.4°F59.7°F58.3°F

Salem sea state in October

Chart comparing the height of waves in Salem in October over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Salem in October

Weather and climate in Salem in October

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Salem in October based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature63°F
  • Average LOW temperature43°F
  • Average rainfall days9 days
  • Average rainfall91mm/3.6''
  • Average daylight11h
  • Average sunshine6h
  • Average UV index3

Salem water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in October?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in October. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Swampscott57.6°F51.6°F64.6°F
Phillip's Beach57.6°F51.6°F64.2°F
Devereux Beach57.7°F51.4°F64.4°F
Nahant Beach57.6°F51.6°F64.6°F
Winthrop57.6°F51.4°F64.8°F
Manchester by the Sea57.7°F51.4°F63.9°F
Revere Beach57.6°F51.4°F64.6°F
Singing Beach57.6°F51.4°F63.9°F
Constitution Beach57.6°F51.4°F64.6°F
Essex57.6°F51.3°F63.5°F

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