October weather forecast
Canaan, ME

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Canaan, Maine, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

October comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) in September to a refreshing 55.4°F (13°C). October nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Canaan, during October, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. In Canaan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.6 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 61.8 snowfall days, and 42.99" (1092mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Canaan, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During October, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature during October is 55.4°F (13°C) and the low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Canaan, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Canaan, Maine, during October, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Canaan have in October?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Canaan have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Canaan, ME

Average temperature in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Canaan, ME

Average pressure in October - Canaan, 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
Canaan, ME

Average wind speed in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
Canaan, ME

Average humidity in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Canaan, ME

Average rainfall in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.38").

Average rainfall days in October
Canaan, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Canaan, ME

Average snowfall in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Canaan, ME

Average snowfall days in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Canaan, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Canaan, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Canaan, ME

Average UV index in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Canaan, ME

Average cloud cover in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in October
Canaan, ME

Average visibility in October - Canaan, ME
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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