The weather in October in Dorchester
It's cool to moderate in October in Dorchester with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 9°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Dorchester. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Dorchester, New Hampshire. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2023, Dorchester reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 138 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,9 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in October for Dorchester
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Dorchester. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
Dorchester | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 15°C | 21°C |
Max. temperature | 20°C | 26°C |
Min. temperature | 1°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 138 mm | 119 mm |
Rainy days | 16 days | 13 days |
Total snowfall | 0,9 cm | 0 cm |
Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Dorchester with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 16°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Dorchester is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Dorchester, New Hampshire. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Dorchester
Temperature in October in Dorchester over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Dorchester, New Hampshire. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Dorchester
Total precipitation in October in Dorchester over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in Dorchester
Snowfall in October in Dorchester per year
Daily UV index in October in Dorchester
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Dorchester, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Dorchester by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dorchester. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.