October weather forecast
Hampden, ME

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Weather in October

October manifests the full arrival of autumn in Hampden. Daylight hours continue to decrease, and temperature averages start to plummet rapidly. Rainfall remains relatively constant, with little change in precipitation as observed from September. October stands out however, with an average wind speed of 7mph (11.3km/h), marking it as the month with the highest wind speed. As we transition into November, the first signs of the approaching winter become evident.

Temperature

With October's arrival, Hampden sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C) in September to a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C). During October, Hampden's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout October, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.4 rainfall days, and 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.7 snowfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hampden in October?

In Hampden, in October, the average high-temperature is 55.8°F (13.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How many days does it rain in October?

In Hampden, in October, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day 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 6:34 am and sunset at 6:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Hampden, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Hampden, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Hampden, ME

Average temperature in October - Hampden, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Hampden, ME

Average pressure in October - Hampden, 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
Hampden, ME

Average wind speed in October - Hampden, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Hampden, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Hampden, ME

Average rainfall in October - Hampden, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.79").

Average rainfall days in October
Hampden, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Hampden, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Hampden, ME

Average snowfall in October - Hampden, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Hampden, ME

Average snowfall days in October - Hampden, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Hampden, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Hampden, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Hampden, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Hampden, ME

Average UV index in October - Hampden, 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
Hampden, ME

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in October
Hampden, ME

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

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

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