October weather forecast
Leicester, MA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Leicester, Massachusetts, is another mild autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average high of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

October comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from September's agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). The temperature dips to an average of 44.6°F (7°C) during October nights.

Humidity

In Leicester, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Leicester, Massachusetts, in October, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.1 rainfall days, and 28.94" (735mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Leicester. October is the first month it typically snows in Leicester. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Leicester, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.9 days and aggregates up to 24.45" (621mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Leicester is 11h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of October, in Leicester, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Leicester is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during October morphs into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Leicester?

The high-temperature, in October, in Leicester, records 58.6°F (14.8°C), while the low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Leicester?

In October, the average relative humidity in Leicester is 80%.

How much does it rain in Leicester in October?

In Leicester, Massachusetts, during October, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Leicester?

October is the first month it typically snows in Leicester. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Leicester have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Leicester?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Leicester?

In Leicester, Massachusetts, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Leicester?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Leicester, MA

Average temperature in October - Leicester, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in October
Leicester, MA

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

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Average wind speed in October
Leicester, MA

Average wind speed in October - Leicester, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Leicester, MA

Average humidity in October - Leicester, MA
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in October
Leicester, MA

Average rainfall in October - Leicester, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in October
Leicester, MA

Average rainfall days in October - Leicester, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Leicester, MA

Average snowfall in October - Leicester, MA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Leicester, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 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
Leicester, MA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Leicester, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Leicester, MA

Average sunshine days in October - Leicester, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Leicester, MA

Average UV index in October - Leicester, 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
Leicester, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Leicester, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in October
Leicester, MA

Average visibility in October - Leicester, 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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