Boston Weather in October: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Temperature
14.8°C
58.6°F
High temperature
18.8°C
65.9°F
Low temperature
11.6°C
52.8°F
Feels like
14.5°C
58.1°F
Rainy days
8 days
Rainfall level
1.2mm
0.05 inch
Cloud coverage
66.1%
Wind speed
23km/h
14.3mph
Daylight time
11:03:26
UV index
4.8
1
partly cloudy day
15.7°C
60.0°F
2
partly cloudy day
17.3°C
63.0°F
3
clear day
20.3°C
69.0°F
4
clear day
19.9°C
68.0°F
5
partly cloudy day
19.0°C
66.0°F
6
cloudy
18.2°C
65.0°F
7
rain
18.0°C
64.0°F
8
rain
14.5°C
58.0°F
9
partly cloudy day
12.6°C
55.0°F
10
partly cloudy day
13.5°C
56.0°F
11
partly cloudy day
15.0°C
59.0°F
12
partly cloudy day
15.7°C
60.0°F
13
partly cloudy day
13.0°C
55.0°F
14
partly cloudy day
12.7°C
55.0°F
15
partly cloudy day
12.4°C
54.0°F
16
rain
11.7°C
53.0°F
17
partly cloudy day
11.9°C
53.0°F
18
rain
13.1°C
56.0°F
19
partly cloudy day
14.3°C
58.0°F
20
rain
14.1°C
57.0°F
21
rain
14.4°C
58.0°F
22
partly cloudy day
12.4°C
54.0°F
23
partly cloudy day
11.8°C
53.0°F
24
partly cloudy day
11.5°C
53.0°F
25
partly cloudy day
16.8°C
62.0°F
26
partly cloudy day
19.5°C
67.0°F
27
partly cloudy day
20.3°C
69.0°F
28
partly cloudy day
21.2°C
70.0°F
29
rain
11.3°C
52.0°F
30
rain
9.9°C
50.0°F
31
partly cloudy day
6.9°C
44.0°F

In October, Boston has mild temperatures with an average high of 18.8°C (65.9°F) and an average low of 11.6°C (52.8°F). The city sees a fair amount of partly cloudy days with an average cloud coverage of 66%. Additionally, there are 8.3 days in the month with some precipitation, totaling 1.2 inches (30.5 mm). October marks a transition to stronger winds, with an average speed of 23.0 km/h (14.3 mph).

What is the temperature in Boston in October?

Average air temperature in Boston is 14.8°C (58.6°F) in October. The outside temperature in Boston feels like 14.5°C (58.1°F) on a typical October day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 18.8°C (65.9°F) and feels like 18.8°C (65.8°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 11.6°C (52.8°F) which feels like 10.5°C (50.9°F).

How hot is Boston in October?

The hot temperature in October in Boston rises to 28.3°C (82.9°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 72.7% humidity. During hottest days of October it feels like 28.6 °C (83.5°F). The average maximum temp in Boston is 18.8°C (83.5°F) during day time in October.

How cold is Boston in October?

The coldest temp in Boston in October drops to 4.3°C (39.7°F) during the cold nights. With 23km/h (14.3mph) winds and 72.7% humidity it feels like 0.5°C (32.9°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 11.6°C (52.8°F) during night time in October.

Does it rain in Boston in October?

Yes, it rains for 8 days in Boston, United States in October averaging 1.2 mm of precipitation. Boston has a 25.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of October.

How much does it rain in Boston throughout October?

Boston has 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) of rain per day on average in October. It rains for an average of 8 days out of the entire month.

Is Boston windy in October?

The average speed of wind in Boston, United States during October is 23km/h (14.3mph) and average windgust is 31.4km/h (19.5mph). On some days in October wind can reach up to 41.8km/h (26mph).

What is the direction of the wind in Boston in October?

Most days of October the wind is blowing from South direction in Boston.

What are the humidity levels in Boston in October?

The average humidity levels in Boston in October are 72.7%. Daily humidity levels in Boston range from 53.4% to 95.9% during October.

How many hours of daylight are in Boston in October?

Boston has 11 hours 03 minutes of daylight in October on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Boston in October is at 6:58:10 and the sunset is at 18:01:37.

What is the cloud coverage in Boston in October?

Clouds cover 66.1% of the sky on average throughout October in Boston. The cloud coverage ranges from 9.9% to 100% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in October in Boston?

The average UV index in Boston is 4.8 in October. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 8.

What is the solar radiation in Boston in October?

The average solar radiation is 91.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Boston during October. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 11.5 W/m2 to 160.5 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during October in Boston?

The average solar energy during October in Boston is 7.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1 MJ/m2, to 14 MJ/m2 during October.

Are there severe weather risks in Boston in October?

Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Boston, United States in October.

What is the air pressure in Boston in October?

On average the air pressure in Boston in October is 1013.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 990.1 mb to 1026.8 mb.

What is the visibility in Boston in October?

The average daylight visibility in Boston in October is 14.9 km (9.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.3 km (5.8 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout October.

What is the dew point in Boston in October?

The average dew point in Boston during October is 9.6°C (49.2°F).

Where is the data for Boston climate in October coming from?

The climate data for Boston, Massachusetts, United States in October is collected from the following weather stations.

  • Northeastern University MA US WEATHERSTEM
  • BEDFORD HANSCOM FIELD, MA US
  • BOSTON, MA US
  • NORWOOD MEMORIAL AIRPORT, MA US
  • KB1DML Cambridge MA US
  • KBED
  • KBOS
  • KOWD