October weather forecast
Acton, ME

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Acton, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

Arrival of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C) in September to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). The nighttime temperature in Acton dips to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) on average during October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Acton are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Acton, there are 48.9 snowfall days, and 38.15" (969mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Acton is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of October, in Acton, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in October translates into this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Acton?

In Acton, in October, the average high-temperature is 56.5°F (13.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Acton?

In October, the average relative humidity in Acton is 81%.

What is the wettest month in Acton?

October is the month with the most rainfall in Acton. Rain falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October in Acton?

In Acton, in October, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Acton?

October is the first month it typically snows in Acton, Maine. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Acton have in October?

The average day length in October in Acton is 11h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Acton?

On the first day of October in Acton, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Acton have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Acton?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Acton, Maine, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Acton, ME

Average temperature in October - Acton, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

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Average pressure in October
Acton, ME

Average pressure in October - Acton, ME
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Acton, ME

Average wind speed in October - Acton, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in October
Acton, ME

Average humidity in October - Acton, ME
  • Average humidity in October: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in October
Acton, ME

Average rainfall in October - Acton, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in October
Acton, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Acton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Acton, ME

Average snowfall in October - Acton, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Acton, ME

Average snowfall days in October - Acton, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Acton, ME

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Acton, ME
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Acton, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Acton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in October
Acton, ME

Average UV index in October - Acton, ME
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Acton, ME

Average cloud cover in October - Acton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in October
Acton, ME

Average visibility in October - Acton, ME
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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