October weather forecast
Needham, MA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Needham, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 61°F (16.1°C).

Temperature

October's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from September's agreeable 73°F (22.8°C) to an enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C). An average temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) is recorded during the nights in October.

Humidity

In Needham, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout October, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Needham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.9 days and collects up to 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October 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

In October, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

In Needham, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

The high-temperature, in October, in Needham, is 61°F (16.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 47.3°F (8.5°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 appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Needham, in October, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Needham?

June through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Needham, the average day length in October is 11h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, 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 long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Needham, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Needham, MA

Average temperature in October - Needham, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°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°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Needham, MA

Average pressure in October - Needham, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Needham, MA

Average wind speed in October - Needham, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Needham, MA

Average humidity in October - Needham, MA
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

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

Average rainfall in October
Needham, MA

Average rainfall in October - Needham, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

Average rainfall days in October
Needham, MA

Average rainfall days in October - Needham, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Needham, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Needham, MA

Average snowfall days in October - Needham, MA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Needham, 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 6min).

  • 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
Needham, MA

Average sunshine days in October - Needham, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Needham, MA

Average UV index in October - Needham, 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
Needham, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Needham, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Needham, MA

Average visibility in October - Needham, 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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