October weather forecast
South Bristol, ME

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in South Bristol, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45°F (7.2°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

During the transition into October, South Bristol observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from an enjoyable 67.5°F (19.7°C) in September to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). October in South Bristol, Maine, generally records an average low-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In South Bristol, Maine, in October, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Bristol, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In South Bristol, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

In South Bristol, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of October in South Bristol, Maine, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in South Bristol is 6.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in South Bristol is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in South Bristol?

South Bristol in October has an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in October in South Bristol?

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

How many days does it rain in October in South Bristol?

In October, in South Bristol, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout October, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in South Bristol?

June through October are months without snowfall in South Bristol, Maine.

Does it snow in South Bristol in October?

In South Bristol, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does South Bristol have in October?

In South Bristol, Maine, the average day length in October is 10h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in South Bristol?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in South Bristol, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does South Bristol have in October?

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

What is the UV index intensity in October in South Bristol?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in South Bristol, Maine, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
South Bristol, ME

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

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in October
South Bristol, ME

Average pressure in October - South Bristol, 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
South Bristol, ME

Average wind speed in October - South Bristol, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in October
South Bristol, ME

Average humidity in October - South Bristol, ME
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
South Bristol, ME

Average rainfall in October - South Bristol, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in October
South Bristol, ME

Average rainfall days in October - South Bristol, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
South Bristol, ME

Average snowfall in October - South Bristol, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
South Bristol, ME

Average snowfall days in October - South Bristol, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
South Bristol, ME

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - South Bristol, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
South Bristol, ME

Average sunshine days in October - South Bristol, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in October
South Bristol, ME

Average UV index in October - South Bristol, ME
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
South Bristol, ME

Average cloud cover in October - South Bristol, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
South Bristol, ME

Average visibility in October - South Bristol, ME
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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