October weather forecast
Washington, ME

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Washington, Maine, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C) to a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C). Throughout the month of October, Washington witnesses an average temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Washington, in October, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Washington, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Washington, there are 40 snowfall days, and 18.27" (464mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 59min.
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 7:14 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Washington, the average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Washington?

In October, in Washington, the average high-temperature is 56.1°F (13.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Washington?

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

How many days does it rain in October in Washington?

In October, in Washington, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout October, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Washington?

October is the first month it typically snows in Washington. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Washington?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Washington?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Washington, Maine, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Washington?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Washington, Maine, is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in October in Washington?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Washington is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Washington, ME

Average temperature in October - Washington, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Washington, ME

Average pressure in October - Washington, 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
Washington, ME

Average wind speed in October - Washington, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Washington, ME

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Washington, ME

Average rainfall in October - Washington, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
Washington, ME

Average rainfall days in October - Washington, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.4 days

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

Average snowfall in October
Washington, ME

Average snowfall in October - Washington, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Washington, ME

Average snowfall days in October - Washington, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Washington, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Washington, ME

Average sunshine days in October - Washington, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Washington, ME

Average UV index in October - Washington, 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
Washington, ME

Average cloud cover in October - Washington, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Washington, ME

Average visibility in October - Washington, ME
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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