October weather forecast
Halifax, MA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Halifax, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.3°F (15.7°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of October entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C) in September to a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C). During October, the average low-temperature in Halifax is a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Halifax is 77%.

Rainfall

In Halifax, during October, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.1 rainfall days, and 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Halifax, is 60.3°F (15.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 49.8°F (9.9°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October in Halifax is 77%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Halifax, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Halifax have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Halifax?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Halifax is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Halifax, MA

Average temperature in October - Halifax, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Halifax, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Halifax, MA

Average wind speed in October - Halifax, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Halifax, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Halifax, MA

Average rainfall in October - Halifax, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in October
Halifax, MA

Average rainfall days in October - Halifax, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Halifax, MA

Average snowfall in October - Halifax, MA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Halifax, MA

Average snowfall days in October - Halifax, MA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Halifax, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Halifax, MA

Average sunshine days in October - Halifax, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Halifax, MA

Average UV index in October - Halifax, 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
Halifax, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Halifax, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Halifax, MA

Average visibility in October - Halifax, 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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