October weather forecastSouth Orleans, MA
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in South Orleans, Massachusetts, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 54.7°F (12.6°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).Temperature
October's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C) in September to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). Consistently, South Orleans reports average nighttime temperatures of 54.7°F (12.6°C) during October, a marginal step down from its daytime highs.Humidity
In South Orleans, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.Rainfall
October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 6.6h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
South Orleans, MA
- Average high temperature in October: 59.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 54.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).
Average pressure in October
South Orleans, MA
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
South Orleans, MA
- Average wind speed in October: 15.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).
Average humidity in October
South Orleans, MA
- Average humidity in October: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in October
South Orleans, MA
- Average rainfall in October: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.28").
Average rainfall days in October
South Orleans, MA
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
South Orleans, MA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
South Orleans, MA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
South Orleans, MA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
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: 6h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
South Orleans, MA
- Average sunshine days in October: 21.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).
Average UV index in October
South Orleans, MA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are 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
South Orleans, MA
- Average cloud cover in October: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in October
South Orleans, 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).
