October weather forecast
Swans Island, ME

Share

Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Swans Island, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45°F (7.2°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of October, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C) in September to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). Throughout October, Swans Island anticipates an average low-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Swans Island, during October, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Swans Island. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Swans Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October leads to these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Swans Island in October?

During October, Swans Island experiences an average high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Swans Island, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Swans Island, in October, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 10h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Swans Island is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Swans Island, ME

Average temperature in October - Swans Island, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°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 (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Swans Island, ME

Average pressure in October - Swans Island, 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
Swans Island, ME

Average wind speed in October - Swans Island, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Swans Island, ME

Average humidity in October - Swans Island, ME
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Swans Island, ME

Average rainfall in October - Swans Island, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
Swans Island, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Swans Island, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Swans Island, ME

Average snowfall in October - Swans Island, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Swans Island, ME

Average snowfall days in October - Swans Island, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Swans Island, ME

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Swans Island, 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 2min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Swans Island, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Swans Island, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Swans Island, ME

Average UV index in October - Swans Island, ME
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Swans Island, ME

Average cloud cover in October - Swans Island, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Swans Island, ME

Average visibility in October - Swans Island, ME
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

Swans Island, Maine, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location