October weather forecastSouth Dover, ME
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in South Dover, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54°F (12.2°C) and an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).Temperature
Setting in of October comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 68°F (20°C) in September to a fresh 54°F (12.2°C). An average temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) is recorded during the nights in October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In South Dover, in October, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.3 rainfall days, and 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in South Dover. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 69.5 snowfall days, and 49.96" (1269mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:16 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.9h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during October translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Average temperature in October
South Dover, ME
- Average high temperature in October: 54°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 39.9°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 (10.8°F).
Average pressure in October
South Dover, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
South Dover, ME
- Average wind speed in October: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in October
South Dover, ME
- Average humidity in October: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in October
South Dover, ME
- Average rainfall in October: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.89").
Average rainfall days in October
South Dover, ME
- Average rainfall days in October: 13.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
South Dover, ME
- Average snowfall in October: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
South Dover, ME
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
South Dover, ME
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 54min
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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
South Dover, ME
- Average sunshine days in October: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).
Average UV index in October
South Dover, 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).
Average cloud cover in October
South Dover, ME
- Average cloud cover in October: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in October
South Dover, ME
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).
