October weather forecast
Southwick, MA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Southwick, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 59.2°F (15.1°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into October indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C) from September's agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) is recorded during October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Southwick, in October, during 14.5 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Southwick, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.4 days and collects up to 34.45" (875mm) 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. Throughout the year, in Southwick, there are 37.5 snowfall days, and 21.26" (540mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Southwick, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Southwick is 5.4h.

UV index

In Southwick, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 59.2°F (15.1°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Southwick, in October, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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 Southwick have in October?

In Southwick, the average day length in October is 11h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Southwick have in October?

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

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Southwick, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Southwick, MA

Average temperature in October - Southwick, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Southwick, MA

Average pressure in October - Southwick, MA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Southwick, MA

Average wind speed in October - Southwick, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Southwick, MA

Average humidity in October - Southwick, 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
Southwick, MA

Average rainfall in October - Southwick, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in October
Southwick, MA

Average rainfall days in October - Southwick, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Southwick, MA

Average snowfall in October - Southwick, MA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Southwick, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Southwick, 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: 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
Southwick, MA

Average sunshine days in October - Southwick, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Southwick, MA

Average UV index in October - Southwick, MA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Southwick, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Southwick, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in October
Southwick, MA

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

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

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