October weather forecast
Canterbury, NH

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Canterbury, New Hampshire, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average high of 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

October brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from September's agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C) to a refreshing 57.2°F (14°C). Throughout the month of October, Canterbury expects an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall in Canterbury. Rain falls for 13.9 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) 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 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Canterbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.2 days and aggregates up to 30.71" (780mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 57.2°F (14°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Canterbury, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall in Canterbury is October, when the rain falls for 13.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Canterbury, during October, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Canterbury have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Canterbury, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Canterbury, NH

Average temperature in October - Canterbury, NH
  • Average high temperature in October: 57.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Canterbury, NH

Average pressure in October - Canterbury, NH
  • 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Canterbury, NH

Average wind speed in October - Canterbury, NH
  • Average wind speed in October: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Canterbury, NH

Average humidity in October - Canterbury, NH
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Canterbury, NH

Average rainfall in October - Canterbury, NH
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
Canterbury, NH

Average rainfall days in October - Canterbury, NH
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Canterbury, NH

Average snowfall in October - Canterbury, NH
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Canterbury, NH

Average snowfall days in October - Canterbury, NH
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Canterbury, NH

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Canterbury, NH
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Canterbury, NH

Average sunshine days in October - Canterbury, NH
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Canterbury, NH

Average UV index in October - Canterbury, NH
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Canterbury, NH

Average cloud cover in October - Canterbury, NH
  • Average cloud cover in October: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in October
Canterbury, NH

Average visibility in October - Canterbury, NH
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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