October weather forecast
Swansea, MA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Swansea, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

In Swansea, the beginning of October is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C) to an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C). During October, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 49.8°F (9.9°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Swansea, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

In Swansea, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in October transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

Swansea in October has an average high-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

October is the month with the most rainfall in Swansea. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Swansea, Massachusetts, in October, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Swansea in October?

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

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 4min.

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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Swansea have in October?

In Swansea, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Swansea, MA

Average temperature in October - Swansea, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Swansea, MA

Average pressure in October - Swansea, 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
Swansea, MA

Average wind speed in October - Swansea, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Swansea, MA

Average humidity in October - Swansea, MA
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Swansea, MA

Average rainfall in October - Swansea, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in October
Swansea, MA

Average rainfall days in October - Swansea, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Swansea, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Swansea, MA

Average snowfall days in October - Swansea, MA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Swansea, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Swansea, MA

Average sunshine days in October - Swansea, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Swansea, MA

Average UV index in October - Swansea, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Swansea, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Swansea, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Swansea, MA

Average visibility in October - Swansea, 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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