October weather forecast
Bellingham, MA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Bellingham, Massachusetts, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from September's agreeable 73°F (22.8°C) to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). October brings an average low-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) to Bellingham.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Bellingham, in October, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.7 rainfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 23.4 snowfall days, and 6.02" (153mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Bellingham, the average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

During October, Bellingham experiences an average high-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and a low-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout October, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Bellingham have in October?

In Bellingham, the average day length in October is 11h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bellingham have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Bellingham, MA

Average temperature in October - Bellingham, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Bellingham, MA

Average pressure in October - Bellingham, MA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Bellingham, MA

Average wind speed in October - Bellingham, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Bellingham, MA

Average humidity in October - Bellingham, MA
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Bellingham, MA

Average rainfall in October - Bellingham, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
Bellingham, MA

Average rainfall days in October - Bellingham, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Bellingham, MA

Average snowfall in October - Bellingham, MA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Bellingham, MA

Average snowfall days in October - Bellingham, MA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Bellingham, MA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Bellingham, MA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Bellingham, MA

Average sunshine days in October - Bellingham, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Bellingham, MA

Average UV index in October - Bellingham, MA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

Average cloud cover in October
Bellingham, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Bellingham, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Bellingham, MA

Average visibility in October - Bellingham, MA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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