October weather forecast
Fairfield, ME

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Fairfield, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average high of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

Welcoming October, Fairfield observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). The average low-temperature during October nights is a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 81%.

Rainfall

In Fairfield, during October, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In Fairfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 55.2 snowfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) 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 6:37 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fairfield in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 81%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout October, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfield have in October?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, 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 5:28 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfield have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Fairfield, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Fairfield, ME

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Fairfield, ME

Average pressure in October - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ME

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Fairfield, ME

Average humidity in October - Fairfield, ME
  • Average humidity in October: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).

Average rainfall in October
Fairfield, ME

Average rainfall in October - Fairfield, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in October
Fairfield, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Fairfield, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Fairfield, ME

Average snowfall in October - Fairfield, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Fairfield, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fairfield, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Fairfield, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Fairfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Fairfield, ME

Average UV index in October - Fairfield, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Fairfield, ME

Average cloud cover in October - Fairfield, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in October
Fairfield, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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