October weather forecast
Lexington, MA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Lexington, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

Lexington in October undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from September's pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C) to a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C). An average low-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) is expected during October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Lexington is 77%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout October, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lexington, there are 143.4 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lexington, Massachusetts. October is the first month it typically snows in Lexington. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Lexington, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 19.88" (505mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lexington, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Lexington is 5.9h.

UV index

In Lexington, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Lexington in October?

In October, in Lexington, the average high-temperature is 60.3°F (15.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.8°F (8.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Lexington?

In October, the average relative humidity in Lexington is 77%.

How many days does it rain in October in Lexington?

In October, in Lexington, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout October, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Lexington?

October is the first month it typically snows in Lexington. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lexington have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Lexington?

On the first day of October in Lexington, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lexington have in October?

In Lexington, Massachusetts, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in October in Lexington?

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

Average temperature in October - Lexington, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in October
Lexington, MA

Average pressure in October - Lexington, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Lexington, MA

Average wind speed in October - Lexington, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in October
Lexington, MA

Average humidity in October - Lexington, MA
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

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Average rainfall in October
Lexington, MA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in October
Lexington, MA

Average rainfall days in October - Lexington, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Lexington, MA

Average snowfall in October - Lexington, MA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Lexington, MA

Average snowfall days in October - Lexington, MA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Lexington, MA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Lexington, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Lexington, MA

Average sunshine days in October - Lexington, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Lexington, MA

Average UV index in October - Lexington, MA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Lexington, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Lexington, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in October
Lexington, MA

Average visibility in October - Lexington, 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).

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