October weather forecast
Dedham, MA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Dedham, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 61.3°F (16.3°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

October's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from September's agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C) to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C). Dedham witnesses an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) throughout the month of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dedham, in October, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.4 rainfall days, and 28.39" (721mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, 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 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Dedham, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.7 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 3min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 61.3°F (16.3°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout October, 2.56" (65mm) 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 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dedham have in October?

The average day length in October in Dedham is 11h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dedham have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in October in Dedham?

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

Average temperature in October - Dedham, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Dedham, MA

Average pressure in October - Dedham, 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
Dedham, MA

Average wind speed in October - Dedham, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in October
Dedham, MA

Average humidity in October - Dedham, MA
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Dedham, MA

Average rainfall in October - Dedham, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in October
Dedham, MA

Average rainfall days in October - Dedham, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Dedham, MA

Average snowfall in October - Dedham, MA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Dedham, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Dedham, MA

Average sunshine days in October - Dedham, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Dedham, MA

Average UV index in October - Dedham, 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
Dedham, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Dedham, 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 33).

Average visibility in October
Dedham, MA

Average visibility in October - Dedham, MA
  • 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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