Lewiston, ME weather in October
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Lewiston in October, with highs near 58°F and lows near 36°F. Rain falls on about 12 days.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 5.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 64°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:38 am / 6:22 pm | 7:16 am / 5:32 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 am49°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 39°F
- 6 pm51°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Augusta State Airport (26 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 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 below12 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 5.4 in; a dry October brings about 3.3 in and a wet one about 6.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20201995: average high 65°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 53°F
- Wettest October2005: 14.5 in
- Driest October1994: 0.8 in
- Highest reading85°F (October 11, 2018)
- Lowest reading18°F (October 31, 2020)
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 | 70°F | 58°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 36°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 7 | 1 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.7 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Brockton, MA145 mi · high 64°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY187 mi · high 52°F · 15 wet days
How Lewiston ranks in October
- Normal high343rd warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Maine
- Wet days338th driest of 378
- Comfortable days262nd most of 340
What to pack for Lewiston in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 58°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 19; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 5. All frost dates for Lewiston.
Heating and cooling
October has 562 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 Lewiston in October?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 18°F (most recently on October 31, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Lewiston in October?
About 12 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.4 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (14.5 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Lewiston in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.3 in.
Is October a good time to visit Lewiston?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lewiston (53 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Durham (USC00172048), 9.1 mi SE of the city center, 140 ft (78 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lewiston (USC00174566), 0.1 mi WSW of the city center, 180 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Augusta State Airport (USW00014605), 26 mi NE of the city center, 350 ft (132 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Augusta State Airport (726185-14605), 26 mi NE of the city center, 349 ft (131 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).