October weather forecast
Basin Mills, ME

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Basin Mills, Maine, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.8°F (13.2°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as September gives way to October, with average highs reducing from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C). An average minimum temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) marks the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Basin Mills, during October, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 29.84" (758mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 61.1 snowfall days, and 36.34" (923mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of October, in Basin Mills, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Basin Mills, the average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

In Basin Mills, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in October leads to these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Basin Mills, is 55.8°F (13.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Basin Mills, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Basin Mills, during October, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Basin Mills have in October?

In Basin Mills, the average day length in October is 10h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Basin Mills?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Basin Mills, ME

Average pressure in October - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Basin Mills, ME

Average wind speed in October - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Basin Mills, ME

Average humidity in October - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Basin Mills, ME

Average rainfall in October - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").

Average rainfall days in October
Basin Mills, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Basin Mills, ME

Average snowfall in October - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Basin Mills, ME

Average snowfall days in October - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Basin Mills, ME

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Basin Mills, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Basin Mills, ME

Average UV index in October - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Basin Mills, ME

Average cloud cover in October - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in October
Basin Mills, ME

Average visibility in October - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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