October weather forecast
Lowell, MA

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Weather in October

Lowell embraces the full swing of autumn in October, characterized by falling temperatures and shortening daylight hours. However, this period notably sees rainfall peaking at 2.76" (70mm) over 13.6 days, making it the wettest month of the year. Temperatures oscillate between a cool 45.7°F (7.6°C) and a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C), indicating a shift towards the colder months ahead. The transformation in weather conditions is clear, bidding farewell to both the summer heat and autumn coolness.

Temperature

The onset of October introduces a moderate change in Lowell's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from September's agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C) to a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). Throughout October, the average low-temperature records at a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout October, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 27.48" (698mm) 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 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

In Lowell, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In Lowell, 59.9°F (15.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 45.7°F (7.6°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Lowell, during October, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Lowell?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Lowell, MA

Average temperature in October - Lowell, MA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Lowell, MA

Average pressure in October - Lowell, MA
  • 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
Lowell, MA

Average wind speed in October - Lowell, MA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Lowell, MA

Average humidity in October - Lowell, MA
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Lowell, MA

Average rainfall in October - Lowell, MA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in October
Lowell, MA

Average rainfall days in October - Lowell, MA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Lowell, MA

Average snowfall in October - Lowell, MA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Lowell, MA

Average snowfall days in October - Lowell, MA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Lowell, MA
  • 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Lowell, MA

Average sunshine days in October - Lowell, MA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Lowell, MA

Average UV index in October - Lowell, 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
Lowell, MA

Average cloud cover in October - Lowell, MA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Lowell, MA

Average visibility in October - Lowell, MA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).

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