October weather forecast
Oakham, MA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Oakham, Massachusetts, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from September's pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C) to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C). During October, Oakham experiences an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are October and November, with an average 2.76" (70mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Oakham, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.9 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during October translates into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Oakham, is 58.1°F (14.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall are October and November, with an average 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in October?

In Oakham, during October, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Oakham have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Oakham is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in October in Oakham?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Oakham, MA

Average temperature in October - Oakham, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Oakham, MA

Average pressure in October - Oakham, 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
Oakham, MA

Average wind speed in October - Oakham, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Oakham, MA

Average humidity in October - Oakham, MA
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Oakham, MA

Average rainfall in October - Oakham, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.76"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in October
Oakham, MA

Average rainfall days in October - Oakham, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Oakham, MA

Average snowfall in October - Oakham, MA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Oakham, MA

Average snowfall days in October - Oakham, MA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Oakham, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Oakham, MA

Average sunshine days in October - Oakham, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Oakham, MA

Average UV index in October - Oakham, MA
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Oakham, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Oakham, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in October
Oakham, MA

Average visibility in October - Oakham, MA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).

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