Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
The start of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a warm 75.9°F (24.4°C) in September to an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C). Dorchester records an average low of 53.1°F (11.7°C) throughout the nights in October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Dorchester, during October, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Dorchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Dorchester is 11h and 10min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Dorchester is 5.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in October leads to these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Average temperature in October
Dorchester, NJ
- Average high temperature in October: 65.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 53.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in October
Dorchester, NJ
- Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Dorchester, NJ
- Average wind speed in October: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Dorchester, NJ
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Dorchester, NJ
- Average rainfall in October: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in October
Dorchester, NJ
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Dorchester, NJ
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Dorchester, NJ
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Dorchester, NJ
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Dorchester, NJ
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Dorchester, NJ
- Average UV index in October: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Dorchester, NJ
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Dorchester, NJ
- 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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