October weather forecast
Hillsboro, NH

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.5°F (13.6°C) and min 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

October weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C) in September to a refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C). Hillsboro's nighttime temperature during October is consistently averaged at a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Hillsboro, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.9 days and aggregates up to 37.2" (945mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Hillsboro, in October, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows in Hillsboro. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hillsboro have in October?

In October, the average day length in Hillsboro is 11h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

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

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.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Hillsboro, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Hillsboro, NH

Average temperature in October - Hillsboro, NH
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Hillsboro, NH

Average pressure in October - Hillsboro, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Hillsboro, NH

Average wind speed in October - Hillsboro, NH
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Hillsboro, NH

Average humidity in October - Hillsboro, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Hillsboro, NH

Average rainfall in October - Hillsboro, NH
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in October
Hillsboro, NH

Average rainfall days in October - Hillsboro, NH
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Hillsboro, NH

Average snowfall in October - Hillsboro, NH
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Hillsboro, NH

Average snowfall days in October - Hillsboro, NH
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Hillsboro, NH

Average sunshine days in October - Hillsboro, NH
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Hillsboro, NH

Average UV index in October - Hillsboro, 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
Hillsboro, NH

Average cloud cover in October - Hillsboro, NH
  • Average cloud cover in October: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in October
Hillsboro, NH

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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