Kennebunkport, ME weather in October
Kennebunkport is cool in October, with frequent rain: highs average 59°F and nights drop to about 38°F. There are about 12 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 5.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 64°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:39 am / 6:23 pm | 7:15 am / 5:35 pm |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am44°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 42°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 42°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Jetport (22 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 52% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 43%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 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 5.6 in; a dry October brings about 3.4 in and a wet one about 7.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 64°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 55°F
- Wettest October1996: 15.6 in
- Driest October1994: 0.6 in
- Highest reading84°F (October 11, 2018)
- Lowest reading12°F (October 23, 2008)
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 | 69°F | 59°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 38°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.7 h |
Highs change by -10°F from September and -11°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Brockton, MA93 mi · high 64°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Yonkers, NY243 mi · high 66°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY186 mi · high 52°F · 15 wet days
How Kennebunkport ranks in October
- Normal high337th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in Maine
- Wet days336th driest of 378
- Comfortable days294th most of 340
What to pack for Kennebunkport in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 3; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 20. All frost dates for Kennebunkport.
Heating and cooling
October has 526 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 Kennebunkport in October?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 12°F (October 23, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Kennebunkport in October?
About 12 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.6 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (15.6 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Kennebunkport in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Kennebunkport?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Kennebunkport (51 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are June, August and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Kennebunkport (USC00174193), 0.4 mi ESE of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Jetport (USW00014764), 22 mi NNE of the city center, 45 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 53 mi WSW of the city center, 346 ft (332 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Portland International Jetport Airport (726060-14764), 21 mi NNE of the city center, 44 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.