October weather forecast
West Southport, ME

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in West Southport, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

October comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from September's refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C) to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). West Southport experiences an average low-temperature reading of 45.5°F (7.5°C) throughout October.

Humidity

In West Southport, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are October and December, with an average 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 18.82" (478mm) 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 6:37 am and sunset at 6:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

In West Southport, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for West Southport in October?

In October, in West Southport, the average high-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The months with the most rainfall are October and December, with an average 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October?

In West Southport, in October, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) 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?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in West Southport?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In West Southport, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
West Southport, ME

Average temperature in October - West Southport, ME
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.3°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: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in October
West Southport, ME

Average pressure in October - West Southport, ME
  • Average pressure in October: 30"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
West Southport, ME

Average wind speed in October - West Southport, ME
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in October
West Southport, ME

Average humidity in October - West Southport, ME
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in October
West Southport, ME

Average rainfall in October - West Southport, ME
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.5"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in October
West Southport, ME

Average rainfall days in October - West Southport, ME
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
West Southport, ME

Average snowfall in October - West Southport, ME
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
West Southport, ME

Average snowfall days in October - West Southport, ME
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
West Southport, ME

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - West Southport, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
West Southport, ME

Average sunshine days in October - West Southport, ME
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.9 days).

Average UV index in October
West Southport, ME

Average UV index in October - West Southport, 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
West Southport, ME

Average cloud cover in October - West Southport, ME
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
West Southport, ME

Average visibility in October - West Southport, 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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