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 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 shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C) to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). Athol's nights in October cool down to an average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).Humidity
In Athol, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Athol is October, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Athol. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Athol, there are 43.1 snowfall days, and 25.75" (654mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Athol, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Athol is 5.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Athol, Massachusetts, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in October translates into these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Athol in October?
What is the average humidity in October in Athol?
What is the wettest month in Athol?
How much does it rain in Athol in October?
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How many hours of daylight does Athol have in October?
What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Athol?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in Athol?
What is the UV index reading in October in Athol?
Average temperature in October
Athol, MA
- Average high temperature in October: 58.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Athol, MA
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Athol, MA
- Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Athol, MA
- Average humidity in October: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Athol, MA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in October
Athol, MA
- Average rainfall days in October: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in October
Athol, MA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Athol, MA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Athol, MA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Athol, MA
- Average sunshine days in October: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).
Average UV index in October
Athol, MA
- Average UV index in October: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Athol, MA
- Average cloud cover in October: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in October
Athol, MA
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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