October weather forecastStafford, CT
October
Weather in October
October introduces the heart of fall weather in Stafford. It records a remarkable drop in temperature from the previous month, demonstrating a significant change in season. As the days become increasingly shorter, daylight drastically decreases. The humidity also falls this month, allowing for crisp, clear autumn days. Despite the season change, the number of rainy and sunshine days remains consistent, creating a balanced blend of sun and showers.Temperature
As September transitions to October, the average high-temperature falls from a moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C) to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). During October, the temperature is averaged to a low of 45.5°F (7.5°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 79%.Rainfall
In Stafford, Connecticut, in October, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.6 rainfall days, and 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Stafford is 11h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.8h.UV index
In Stafford, Connecticut, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in October
Stafford, CT
- Average high temperature in October: 60.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Stafford, CT
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Stafford, CT
- Average wind speed in October: 6.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Stafford, CT
- Average humidity in October: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Stafford, CT
- Average rainfall in October: 0.91"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, June and July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").
Average rainfall days in October
Stafford, CT
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Stafford, CT
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Stafford, CT
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Stafford, 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 48min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Stafford, CT
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Stafford, CT
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Stafford, CT
- Average cloud cover in October: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in October
Stafford, CT
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
