October weather forecast
Belchertown, MA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Belchertown, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

October involves a decrease in temperature, down from a pleasant 72.3°F (22.4°C) in September to a refreshing 59°F (15°C). During October, the nighttime temperature averages to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Belchertown is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Belchertown are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Belchertown. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Belchertown, there are 38.1 snowfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Belchertown, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during October morphs into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Belchertown?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Belchertown, is 59°F (15°C) and the average low-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Belchertown?

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

What is the rainiest month in Belchertown?

The wettest months are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in October in Belchertown?

In Belchertown, in October, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Belchertown?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Belchertown have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Belchertown?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Belchertown?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in October in Belchertown?

In Belchertown, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Belchertown, MA

Average temperature in October - Belchertown, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Belchertown, MA

Average pressure in October - Belchertown, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Belchertown, MA

Average wind speed in October - Belchertown, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Belchertown, MA

Average humidity in October - Belchertown, MA
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in October
Belchertown, MA

Average rainfall in October - Belchertown, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in October
Belchertown, MA

Average rainfall days in October - Belchertown, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Belchertown, MA

Average snowfall in October - Belchertown, MA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Belchertown, MA

Average snowfall days in October - Belchertown, MA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Belchertown, MA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Belchertown, MA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Belchertown, MA

Average sunshine days in October - Belchertown, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and June (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in October
Belchertown, MA

Average UV index in October - Belchertown, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Belchertown, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Belchertown, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in October
Belchertown, MA

Average visibility in October - Belchertown, MA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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