October weather forecast
Manchester, ME

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Manchester, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

October's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) in September to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Manchester's temperature drops to an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C) during the nights of October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Manchester. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.3 snowfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Manchester is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:19 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Manchester, the average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Manchester are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during October translates into the following guidance:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

During October, Manchester experiences an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Manchester?

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Manchester, in October, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Manchester?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) 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 6:38 am and sunset at 6:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 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 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 October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Manchester, ME

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Manchester, ME

Average pressure in October - Manchester, 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
Manchester, ME

Average wind speed in October - Manchester, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Manchester, ME

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Manchester, ME

Average rainfall in October - Manchester, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in October
Manchester, ME

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Manchester, ME

Average snowfall in October - Manchester, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Manchester, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Manchester, 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: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Manchester, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Manchester, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Manchester, ME

Average UV index in October - Manchester, 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
Manchester, ME

Average cloud cover in October - Manchester, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in October
Manchester, ME

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

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

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