Bangor, ME weather in October
In October, Bangor sees highs around 58°F and lows around 38°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 0.6 in.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.6 in
- normal snowfall
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 64°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:33 am / 6:16 pm | 7:11 am / 5:25 pm |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 4.6 in; a dry October brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 5.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.6 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 67°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 53°F
- Wettest October2005: 13.3 in
- Driest October2013: 1.0 in
- Highest reading84°F (October 9, 2011)
- Lowest reading18°F (October 31, 2002)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 58°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 38°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.6 h |
Highs change by -13°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Brockton, MA219 mi · high 64°F · 11 wet days
How Bangor ranks in October
- Normal high341st warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 5 in Maine
- Wet days321st driest of 378
- Comfortable days287th most of 340
What to pack for Bangor in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 58°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 4; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 23. All frost dates for Bangor.
Heating and cooling
October has 522 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bangor in October?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 18°F (October 31, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Bangor in October?
About 11 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.6 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (13.3 in); the driest was in 2013 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Bangor in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.6 in.
Is October a good time to visit Bangor?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bangor (51 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Bangor Intl Airport (USW00014606), 2.0 mi W of the city center, 148 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Millinocket Municipal Arpt (726196-14610), 59 mi N of the city center, 401 ft (286 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).