October weather forecast
South Lancaster, MA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in South Lancaster, Massachusetts, is another mild autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 59.7°F (15.4°C) and an average low of 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

The transition into October indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C) from September's agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C). South Lancaster's temperature drops to an average low of 45°F (7.2°C) during the nights of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In South Lancaster, in October, during 14.5 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In South Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.4 days and collects up to 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In South Lancaster, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.5 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for South Lancaster in October?

In South Lancaster, in October, the average high-temperature is 59.7°F (15.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout October, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does South Lancaster have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In South Lancaster, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
South Lancaster, MA

Average temperature in October - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.7°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 (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in October
South Lancaster, MA

Average pressure in October - South Lancaster, 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
South Lancaster, MA

Average wind speed in October - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
South Lancaster, MA

Average humidity in October - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in October
South Lancaster, MA

Average rainfall in October - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
South Lancaster, MA

Average rainfall days in October - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
South Lancaster, MA

Average snowfall in October - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
South Lancaster, MA

Average snowfall days in October - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
South Lancaster, MA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - South Lancaster, 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 5min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
South Lancaster, MA

Average sunshine days in October - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in October
South Lancaster, MA

Average UV index in October - South Lancaster, 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
South Lancaster, MA

Average cloud cover in October - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in October
South Lancaster, MA

Average visibility in October - South Lancaster, MA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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