October weather forecast
Shapleigh, ME

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Shapleigh, Maine, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average high of 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

The shift to October brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C) in September to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). In Shapleigh, October nights cool down to an average of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 81%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 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 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shapleigh, there are 48.9 snowfall days, and 38.15" (969mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shapleigh, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:23 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In Shapleigh, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in October leads to these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shapleigh in October?

The high-temperature in Shapleigh during October is 56.5°F (13.6°C) and the low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Shapleigh?

The average relative humidity in October is 81%.

What is the wettest month in Shapleigh?

The month with the most rainfall in Shapleigh, Maine, is October, when the rain falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October in Shapleigh?

In Shapleigh, during October, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Shapleigh?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shapleigh have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Shapleigh?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shapleigh, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Shapleigh?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Shapleigh?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Shapleigh is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Shapleigh, ME

Average temperature in October - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Shapleigh, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Shapleigh, ME

Average wind speed in October - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Shapleigh, ME

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Shapleigh, ME

Average rainfall in October - Shapleigh, 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
Shapleigh, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Shapleigh, ME

Average snowfall in October - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Shapleigh, ME

Average snowfall days in October - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Shapleigh, 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: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Shapleigh, ME

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Shapleigh, ME

Average UV index in October - Shapleigh, 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
Shapleigh, ME

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in October
Shapleigh, ME

Average visibility in October - Shapleigh, 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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