October weather forecast
Harwich, MA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Harwich, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.5°F (15.3°C) and min 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of October correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from September's enjoyable 66.6°F (19.2°C) to a still refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C). During October, nights in Harwich cool slightly to an average low of 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall in Harwich. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Harwich, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of October, in Harwich, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Harwich, the average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 54.9°F (12.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in October?

In Harwich, in October, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Harwich?

May through October are months without snowfall in Harwich.

Does it snow in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Harwich have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Harwich have in October?

In Harwich, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. 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
Harwich, MA

Average temperature in October - Harwich, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Harwich, MA

Average pressure in October - Harwich, 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
Harwich, MA

Average wind speed in October - Harwich, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 15.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Harwich, MA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Harwich, MA

Average rainfall in October - Harwich, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in October
Harwich, MA

Average rainfall days in October - Harwich, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Harwich, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Harwich, MA

Average snowfall days in October - Harwich, 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
Harwich, MA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Harwich, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Harwich, MA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13 days).

Average UV index in October
Harwich, MA

Average UV index in October - Harwich, MA
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Harwich, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Harwich, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Harwich, MA

Average visibility in October - Harwich, 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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