October weather forecastMedford, MA
October
Weather in October
October encapsulates the fullest expressions of the autumn season in Medford, Massachusetts. The differences from September are discernible with temperatures dropping rapidly, recording an average high of 61°F (16.1°C) and a low of 47.7°F (8.7°C). As the month progresses, distinct changes in foliage color become a typical autumn scenario. With November just around the corner, temperatures continue to fall, and the city transitions slowly towards its coldest period.Temperature
October's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C) to an enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C). An average low-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C) is noted during the nights in October.Humidity
In Medford, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.Rainfall
In Medford, in October, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 45.2 rainfall days, and 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April, June through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 3min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Medford, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in October is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Average temperature in October
Medford, MA
- Average high temperature in October: 61°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 47.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Medford, 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
Medford, MA
- Average wind speed in October: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in October
Medford, MA
- Average humidity in October: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).
Average rainfall in October
Medford, MA
- Average rainfall in October: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.55").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.08").
Average rainfall days in October
Medford, MA
- Average rainfall days in October: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (5.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Medford, MA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Medford, MA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Medford, 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: 6h and 0min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Medford, MA
- Average sunshine days in October: 25.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and August (22.9 days).
Average UV index in October
Medford, 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
Medford, MA
- Average cloud cover in October: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
Medford, MA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
