October weather forecast
Damariscotta, ME

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Damariscotta, Maine, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.1°F (13.4°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Damariscotta's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from September's comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C) to a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) is recorded during the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Damariscotta, in October, during 13.4 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. 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 40 snowfall days, and 18.27" (464mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Damariscotta, 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 7:14 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

In Damariscotta, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Damariscotta, is 56.1°F (13.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How many days does it rain in October?

In Damariscotta, in October, during 13.4 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows in Damariscotta. 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?

The average day length in October is 10h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:29 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 medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Damariscotta, ME

Average temperature in October - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Damariscotta, ME

Average pressure in October - Damariscotta, 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
Damariscotta, ME

Average wind speed in October - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Damariscotta, ME

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Damariscotta, ME

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
Damariscotta, ME

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

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

Average snowfall in October
Damariscotta, ME

Average snowfall in October - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Damariscotta, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Damariscotta, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Damariscotta, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Damariscotta, ME

Average UV index in October - Damariscotta, 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
Damariscotta, ME

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Damariscotta, ME

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

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

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