October weather forecast
Bristol, ME

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Bristol, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Bristol experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from 67.5°F (19.7°C) in September to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). In October, the recorded average low-temperature is a chilly 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bristol, during October, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Bristol, Maine, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

In Bristol, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, in Bristol, the average high-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 79%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Bristol, in October, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Bristol, snow does not fall in June through October.

Does it snow in October?

In Bristol, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Bristol have in October?

In October, the average day length is 10h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October in Bristol, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Bristol, ME

Average temperature in October - Bristol, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°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 (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in October
Bristol, ME

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

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

Average wind speed in October
Bristol, ME

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Bristol, ME

Average humidity in October - Bristol, ME
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Bristol, ME

Average rainfall in October - Bristol, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in October
Bristol, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Bristol, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Bristol, ME

Average snowfall in October - Bristol, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Bristol, ME

Average snowfall days in October - Bristol, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Bristol, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Bristol, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Bristol, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Bristol, ME

Average UV index in October - Bristol, ME
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Bristol, ME

Average cloud cover in October - Bristol, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Bristol, ME

Average visibility in October - Bristol, ME
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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