October weather forecast
Windsor, CT

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Weather in October

October in Windsor is characterized by the full swing of autumn and the advent of cooler temperatures. The weather continues its cooling trend with the lush green turning into a spectrum of reds, oranges, and yellows. Halloween festivities, pumpkin patches, and harvest events fill the October calendar. Nature lovers revel in the picturesque beauty of the city flavored further by the subtly crisp air. While the preparation for the oncoming winter starts by the end of the month, the residents make most of the autumn splendor before the onset of the cold winter months.

Temperature

Windsor observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of October, falling from September's moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C) to a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) during October.

Humidity

In Windsor, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Windsor, in October, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.8 rainfall days, and 31.77" (807mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.6 snowfall days, and 17.13" (435mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Windsor, Connecticut, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Windsor in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Windsor, records 61.2°F (16.2°C), while the low-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout October, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Windsor, the average day length in October is 11h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Windsor have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Windsor?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Windsor, CT

Average temperature in October - Windsor, CT
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Windsor, CT

Average pressure in October - Windsor, CT
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Windsor, CT

Average wind speed in October - Windsor, CT
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Windsor, CT

Average humidity in October - Windsor, CT
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Windsor, CT

Average rainfall in October - Windsor, CT
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in October
Windsor, CT

Average rainfall days in October - Windsor, CT
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).

Average snowfall in October
Windsor, CT

Average snowfall in October - Windsor, CT
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Windsor, CT

Average snowfall days in October - Windsor, CT
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Windsor, CT

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Windsor, CT
  • 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Windsor, CT

Average sunshine days in October - Windsor, CT
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Windsor, CT

Average UV index in October - Windsor, CT
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Windsor, CT

Average cloud cover in October - Windsor, CT
  • Average cloud cover in October: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Windsor, CT

Average visibility in October - Windsor, CT
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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