October weather forecast
Dexter, ME

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Dexter, Maine, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

Arrival of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C) in September to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). Throughout October nights, Dexter registers an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

In Dexter, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are April, June and October, with an average 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.1 snowfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 57min.
On the first day of October in Dexter, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Dexter, the average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Dexter, Maine, are January through March, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in October translates into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Dexter?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dexter are 55.4°F (13°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in October in Dexter?

The average relative humidity in October in Dexter, Maine, is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Dexter?

The wettest months are April, June and October, with an average 1.73" (44mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in October in Dexter?

In Dexter, during October, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Dexter?

October is the first month it typically snows in Dexter, Maine. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Dexter?

In October, the average day length in Dexter is 10h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Dexter?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Dexter?

In Dexter, Maine, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dexter?

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

How high is the UV index in October in Dexter?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Dexter, Maine, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Dexter, ME

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Dexter, ME

Average pressure in October - Dexter, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Dexter, ME

Average wind speed in October - Dexter, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Dexter, ME

Average humidity in October - Dexter, ME
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in October
Dexter, ME

Average rainfall in October - Dexter, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.73"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, June and October (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in October
Dexter, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Dexter, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Dexter, ME

Average snowfall in October - Dexter, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Dexter, ME

Average snowfall days in October - Dexter, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.1 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
Dexter, ME

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Dexter, ME
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Dexter, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Dexter, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in October
Dexter, ME

Average UV index in October - Dexter, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Dexter, ME

Average cloud cover in October - Dexter, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in October
Dexter, ME

Average visibility in October - Dexter, 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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