October weather forecastActon, MA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Acton, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and an average low of 46°F (7.8°C).Temperature
The start of October involves a temperature drop, moving from a pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C) in September to a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C). Throughout October, Acton experiences a low-temperature average of 46°F (7.8°C).Humidity
In Acton, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.Rainfall
October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) 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 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Acton, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.5 days and aggregates up to 11.42" (290mm) of snow.Daylight
In Acton, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.9h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in October
Acton, MA
- Average high temperature in October: 60.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 46°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Acton, MA
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Acton, MA
- Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Acton, MA
- Average humidity in October: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in October
Acton, MA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").
Average rainfall days in October
Acton, MA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in October
Acton, MA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Acton, MA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Acton, MA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Acton, MA
- Average sunshine days in October: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Acton, MA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Acton, MA
- Average cloud cover in October: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in October
Acton, MA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).
