October weather forecast
Wheelwright, MA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Wheelwright, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59°F (15°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

With October's arrival, Wheelwright's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a pleasant 72.3°F (22.4°C) in September to a moderate 59°F (15°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 44.2°F (6.8°C) in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) 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 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Wheelwright, there are 38.1 snowfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Wheelwright is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October leads to these instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 59°F (15°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The wettest months are October and December, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Wheelwright, in October, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated 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 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wheelwright have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Wheelwright?

On the first day of October, 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 long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

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
Wheelwright, MA

Average temperature in October - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59°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: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Wheelwright, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Wheelwright, MA

Average wind speed in October - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Wheelwright, MA

Average humidity in October - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Wheelwright, MA

Average rainfall in October - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in October
Wheelwright, MA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Wheelwright, MA

Average snowfall in October - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Wheelwright, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Wheelwright, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Wheelwright, MA

Average sunshine days in October - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Wheelwright, MA

Average UV index in October - Wheelwright, 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
Wheelwright, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Wheelwright, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Wheelwright, MA

Average visibility in October - Wheelwright, 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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