October weather forecast
Oxford, ME

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Oxford, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

Onset of October comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C) in September to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). An average low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) is recorded in the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 14.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) 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 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Oxford, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.7 days and aggregates up to 40.2" (1021mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Oxford, is 56.3°F (13.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 40.5°F (4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

What is the wettest month?

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.2 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October in Oxford?

In Oxford, during October, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Oxford have in October?

In Oxford, the average day length in October is 10h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

What are the months with 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 reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Oxford, ME

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Oxford, ME

Average pressure in October - Oxford, ME
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Oxford, ME

Average wind speed in October - Oxford, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Oxford, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Oxford, ME

Average rainfall in October - Oxford, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in October
Oxford, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Oxford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Oxford, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Oxford, ME

Average snowfall days in October - Oxford, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Oxford, 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: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 0min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Oxford, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Oxford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Oxford, ME

Average UV index in October - Oxford, 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
Oxford, ME

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in October
Oxford, ME

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

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

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