Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average sea temperature in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
The arrival of October brings an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20.3°C (68.5°F), nearly identical to September's 22.1°C (71.8°F). October nights anticipate an average temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F), a modest decline from the daytime.Humidity
In Horta, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.Rainfall
In Horta, in October, during 18.1 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Horta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.6 days and collects up to 629mm (24.76") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Horta, Portugal, in October, the average water temperature is 20.7°C (69.3°F).Note: The majority of people find swimming in 20.7°C (69.3°F) unenjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more challenging to control.
Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 19:37 +00. On the last day of October, in Horta, Portugal, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 17:55 -01.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 01:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from +00 to -01. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 00:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from -01 to +00.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Horta in October?
What is the average humidity in October in Horta?
How much does it rain in Horta in October?
What is the sea water temperature in October in Horta?
How many hours of daylight does Horta have in October?
When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Horta?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Horta?
How many hours of sunshine does Horta have in October?
What is the UV index reading in October in Horta?
Average temperature in October
Horta, Portugal
- Average high temperature in October: 20.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (15.4°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 18.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (13.8°C).
Average pressure in October
Horta, Portugal
- Average pressure in October: 1016.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1016.8mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Horta, Portugal
- Average wind speed in October: 24.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.9km/h).
Average humidity in October
Horta, Portugal
- Average humidity in October: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (78%).
Average rainfall in October
Horta, Portugal
- Average rainfall in October: 56mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (90mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (25mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Horta, Portugal
- Average rainfall days in October: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (12.5 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Horta, Portugal
- Average sea temperature in October: 20.7°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (15.8°C).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Horta, Portugal
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Horta, Portugal
- Average sunshine days in October: 9.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Horta, Portugal
- Average UV index in October: 5
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in October
Horta, Portugal
- Average cloud cover in October: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in October
Horta, Portugal
- Average visibility in October: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
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