October weather forecast
Wellesley, MA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Wellesley, Massachusetts, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

With October's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from an agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C) in September to a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C). During October, Wellesley experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Humidity

In Wellesley, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout October, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 24.21" (615mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.5 snowfall days, and 15.91" (404mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Wellesley, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Wellesley, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In Wellesley, 60.6°F (15.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 46.6°F (8.1°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Wellesley?

In Wellesley, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Wellesley, during October, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Wellesley, 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Wellesley, MA

Average temperature in October - Wellesley, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Wellesley, MA

Average pressure in October - Wellesley, 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
Wellesley, MA

Average wind speed in October - Wellesley, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Wellesley, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Wellesley, MA

Average rainfall in October - Wellesley, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

Average rainfall days in October
Wellesley, MA

Average rainfall days in October - Wellesley, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Wellesley, MA

Average snowfall in October - Wellesley, MA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Wellesley, MA

Average snowfall days in October - Wellesley, MA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Wellesley, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Wellesley, MA

Average sunshine days in October - Wellesley, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Wellesley, MA

Average UV index in October - Wellesley, 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
Wellesley, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Wellesley, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Wellesley, MA

Average visibility in October - Wellesley, MA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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