Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average sea temperature in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
The start of October involves a temperature drop, moving from an enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C) in September to a still refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C). In Belfast, an average low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) is recorded during October nights.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout October, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Belfast, Maine, there are 141.1 rainfall days, and 24.29" (617mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.3 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Belfast, in October, the average water temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C).Note: Swimming in 54.1°F (12.3°C) feels unbearing at 55.4°F (13°C) and can be life-risking below 50°F (10°C), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.
Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Belfast is 10h and 58min.On the first day of October in Belfast, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 6h.UV index
In Belfast, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in October leads to these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Belfast, ME
- Average high temperature in October: 55.8°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Belfast, ME
- Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Belfast, ME
- Average wind speed in October: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in October
Belfast, ME
- Average humidity in October: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in October
Belfast, ME
- Average rainfall in October: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in October
Belfast, ME
- Average rainfall days in October: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Belfast, ME
- Average snowfall in October: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Belfast, ME
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Belfast, ME
- Average sea temperature in October: 54.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.8°F).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Belfast, ME
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Belfast, ME
- Average sunshine days in October: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Belfast, ME
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Belfast, ME
- Average cloud cover in October: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in October
Belfast, ME
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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