October weather forecast
Canaan, ME

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Canaan, Maine, is a moderate autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of October is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) in September to a mild 55.4°F (13°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 40.1°F (4.5°C) during October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Canaan is 80%.

Rainfall

In Canaan, in October, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.6 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Canaan. October is the first month it typically snows in Canaan. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Canaan, there are 61.8 snowfall days, and 42.99" (1092mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Canaan is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of October in Canaan, Maine, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Canaan, the average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Canaan?

Canaan in October has an average high-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Canaan?

In Canaan, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

How many days does it rain in October in Canaan?

In Canaan, during October, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Canaan?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Canaan have in October?

In Canaan, Maine, the average day length in October is 10h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Canaan?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Canaan, Maine, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Canaan have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Canaan?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Canaan, Maine.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Canaan?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Canaan, Maine, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Canaan, ME

Average temperature in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

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Average pressure in October
Canaan, ME

Average pressure in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Canaan, ME

Average wind speed in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in October
Canaan, ME

Average humidity in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

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Average rainfall in October
Canaan, ME

Average rainfall in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in October
Canaan, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Canaan, ME

Average snowfall in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Canaan, ME

Average snowfall days in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 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
Canaan, ME

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Canaan, 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: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Canaan, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in October
Canaan, ME

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

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, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Canaan, ME

Average cloud cover in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in October
Canaan, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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