October weather forecastLancaster, MA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Lancaster, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 45°F (7.2°C) and 59.7°F (15.4°C).Temperature
With the onset of October, Lancaster experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C) in September to a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). Lancaster usually reports an average low-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) during the month of October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout October, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.4 days and collects up to 28.86" (733mm) 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 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Lancaster, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.5 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 3min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Lancaster, the average sunshine in October is 5.9h.UV index
In Lancaster, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 3 in October transforms into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in October
Lancaster, MA
- Average high temperature in October: 59.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, MA
- Average humidity in October: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Lancaster, MA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in October
Lancaster, MA
- Average rainfall days in October: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Lancaster, MA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Lancaster, MA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Lancaster, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Lancaster, MA
- Average sunshine days in October: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, MA
- Average cloud cover in October: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in October
Lancaster, MA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
