October weather forecast
Peterborough, NH

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Peterborough, New Hampshire, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average high of 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of October entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C) in September to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C) on average during October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout October, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Peterborough, there are 113.8 rainfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Peterborough. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.3 snowfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Peterborough, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.
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, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Peterborough, New Hampshire, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Peterborough are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Peterborough?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Peterborough are 56.7°F (13.7°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in October in Peterborough?

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in October in Peterborough?

In Peterborough, in October, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Peterborough?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Peterborough?

In Peterborough, New Hampshire, the average day length in October is 11h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Peterborough?

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 7:21 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Peterborough?

The average sunshine duration in October in Peterborough is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Peterborough?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Peterborough, New Hampshire.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Peterborough?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Peterborough, NH

Average temperature in October - Peterborough, NH
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

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Average pressure in October
Peterborough, NH

Average pressure in October - Peterborough, NH
  • 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
Peterborough, NH

Average wind speed in October - Peterborough, NH
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Peterborough, NH

Average humidity in October - Peterborough, NH
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in October
Peterborough, NH

Average rainfall in October - Peterborough, NH
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in October
Peterborough, NH

Average rainfall days in October - Peterborough, NH
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Peterborough, NH

Average snowfall in October - Peterborough, NH
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Peterborough, NH

Average snowfall days in October - Peterborough, NH
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.2 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
Peterborough, NH

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Peterborough, NH
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Peterborough, NH

Average sunshine days in October - Peterborough, NH
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
Peterborough, NH

Average UV index in October - Peterborough, NH
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Peterborough, NH

Average cloud cover in October - Peterborough, NH
  • Average cloud cover in October: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in October
Peterborough, NH

Average visibility in October - Peterborough, NH
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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