October weather forecast
South Paris, ME

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in South Paris, Maine, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 55.8°F (13.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of October brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C) in September to a refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C). South Paris records a mean low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) in October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) 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 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In South Paris, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.1 days and aggregates up to 42.52" (1080mm) 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

The average sunshine in October in South Paris is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during October morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

In South Paris, 55.8°F (13.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average low-temperature during October.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in October?

In South Paris, during October, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, 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?

In October, the average sunshine duration 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 intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
South Paris, ME

Average temperature in October - South Paris, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in October
South Paris, ME

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

Average wind speed in October - South Paris, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in October
South Paris, ME

Average humidity in October - South Paris, ME
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
South Paris, ME

Average rainfall in October - South Paris, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in October
South Paris, ME

Average rainfall days in October - South Paris, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
South Paris, ME

Average snowfall in October - South Paris, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
South Paris, ME

Average snowfall days in October - South Paris, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - South Paris, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
South Paris, ME

Average sunshine days in October - South Paris, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

Average UV index in October
South Paris, ME

Average UV index in October - South Paris, 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
South Paris, ME

Average cloud cover in October - South Paris, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in October
South Paris, ME

Average visibility in October - South Paris, 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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