October weather forecast
Chester, MD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Chester, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 66°F (18.9°C).

Temperature

Chester in October demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C) in September to a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C). An average low-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) is recorded during the nights in October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Chester, during October, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

In Chester, the average seawater temperature in October is 66.7°F (19.3°C).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most when the water temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C). As the water temperature drops from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), breathing becomes more difficult to control.

Daylight

In Chester, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Chester, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature, in October, in Chester, records 66°F (18.9°C), while the low-temperature is 54.3°F (12.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Chester, Maryland, during October, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

How cold is the water in October?

In October, the average ocean temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C). Swimming in 66.7°F (19.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chester have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Chester, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Chester, MD

Average temperature in October - Chester, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 66°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Chester, MD

Average pressure in October - Chester, MD
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Chester, MD

Average wind speed in October - Chester, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Chester, MD

Average humidity in October - Chester, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Chester, MD

Average rainfall in October - Chester, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in October
Chester, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Chester, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Chester, MD

Average snowfall in October - Chester, MD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Chester, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Chester, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Chester, MD

Average sea temperature in October - Chester, MD
  • Average sea temperature in October: 66.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (77.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.1°F).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Chester, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Chester, MD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Chester, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Chester, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Chester, MD

Average UV index in October - Chester, MD
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Chester, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Chester, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Chester, MD

Average visibility in October - Chester, MD
  • 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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