October weather forecast
Pittsfield, ME

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Pittsfield, Maine, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

As September shifts into October, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C). An average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) is noted during the month of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are April and October, with an average 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 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.6 days and aggregates up to 42.32" (1075mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:17 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Pittsfield, the average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in October transforms into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Pittsfield in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Pittsfield, is 55.6°F (13.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Pittsfield?

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall in Pittsfield are April and October, with an average 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Pittsfield, in October, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pittsfield have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Pittsfield, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Pittsfield, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Pittsfield, ME

Average temperature in October - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°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 (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Pittsfield, ME

Average pressure in October - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, ME

Average wind speed in October - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (78%).

Average rainfall in October
Pittsfield, ME

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

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.77").

Average rainfall days in October
Pittsfield, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Pittsfield, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Pittsfield, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Pittsfield, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Pittsfield, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Pittsfield, ME

Average UV index in October - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Pittsfield, ME

Average cloud cover in October - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 47

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 39).

Average visibility in October
Pittsfield, ME

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

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

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