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
Amherst's weather in October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C) to a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C). Throughout October, the average low-temperature dips to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Amherst, in October, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Amherst, there are 141.3 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) 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 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.2 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Amherst, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 3min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of October, in Amherst, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Amherst is 5.9h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
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When are sunrise and sunset in October in Amherst?
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When is the lowest UV index in Amherst?
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Average temperature in October
Amherst, MA
- Average high temperature in October: 59.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Amherst, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Amherst, MA
- Average wind speed in October: 6.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in October
Amherst, 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
Amherst, MA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in October
Amherst, MA
- Average rainfall days in October: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in October
Amherst, MA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Amherst, MA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Amherst, 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 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Amherst, MA
- Average sunshine days in October: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Amherst, MA
- Average UV index in October: 2
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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Amherst, MA
- Average cloud cover in October: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in October
Amherst, 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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