October weather forecastGlastonbury, CT
October
Weather in October
October in Glastonbury witnesses the full bloom of Fall, with cooler temperatures and decreased daylight hours. Despite the reduction in temperature, the beauty of the Fall foliage colors becomes the town's main attraction. Longer stretches of overcast skies are complemented by the crisp fall air, hinting at the approaching winter. The blend of vivid leaves against a gray canvas provides an enchanting experience. The change in weather includes occasional showers which add to the overall earthy aroma characteristic of this month.Temperature
As Glastonbury enters October, the average high-temperature decreases from the a warm 73.4°F (23°C) of September to a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C). An average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) is recorded during the nights in October.Humidity
In Glastonbury, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.Rainfall
In Glastonbury, in October, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Glastonbury, Connecticut, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.5 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 4min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Glastonbury, the average sunshine in October is 5.9h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Glastonbury, CT
- Average high temperature in October: 61.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Glastonbury, CT
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Glastonbury, CT
- Average wind speed in October: 7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Glastonbury, CT
- Average humidity in October: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in October
Glastonbury, CT
- Average rainfall in October: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in October
Glastonbury, CT
- Average rainfall days in October: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Glastonbury, CT
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Glastonbury, CT
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Glastonbury, CT
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Glastonbury, CT
- Average sunshine days in October: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Glastonbury, CT
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Glastonbury, CT
- Average cloud cover in October: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in October
Glastonbury, CT
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May and September (5mi).
