Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
October's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C) to a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C). New Salem's average low-temperature in the month of October is recorded at a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 80%.Rainfall
October is the month with the most rainfall in New Salem. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in New Salem. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in New Salem, there are 43.1 snowfall days, and 25.75" (654mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In New Salem, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.7h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in October translates into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
New Salem, MA
- Average high temperature in October: 58.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in October
New Salem, MA
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
New Salem, MA
- Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in October
New Salem, MA
- Average humidity in October: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in October
New Salem, MA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in October
New Salem, MA
- Average rainfall days in October: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in October
New Salem, MA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
New Salem, MA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
New Salem, MA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
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: 5h and 4min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
New Salem, MA
- Average sunshine days in October: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).
Average UV index in October
New Salem, MA
- Average UV index in October: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
New Salem, MA
- Average cloud cover in October: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in October
New Salem, MA
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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