October weather forecast
Birch Harbor, ME

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Birch Harbor, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average low of 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 67.1°F (19.5°C) to a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C). Birch Harbor's temperature in October lowers to a consistent average of 45°F (7.2°C) during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout October, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Birch Harbor are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.1 snowfall days, and 23.82" (605mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 6:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In Birch Harbor, 55.9°F (13.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 45°F (7.2°C) is the average low-temperature during October.

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How many days does it rain in October?

In Birch Harbor, during October, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Birch Harbor have in October?

In October, the average day length is 10h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Birch Harbor?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 6:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Birch Harbor have in October?

In Birch Harbor, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Birch Harbor, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Birch Harbor, ME

Average temperature in October - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Birch Harbor, ME

Average pressure in October - Birch Harbor, 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in October - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Birch Harbor, ME

Average humidity in October - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Birch Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in October - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
Birch Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Birch Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in October - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Birch Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in October - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Birch Harbor, ME

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Birch Harbor, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Birch Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Birch Harbor, ME

Average UV index in October - Birch Harbor, 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in October - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Birch Harbor, ME

Average visibility in October - Birch Harbor, ME
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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