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 snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days 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 advent of October brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 18.5°C (65.3°F) in September to a moderate 13.9°C (57°F). In Grandfontaine, the average low-temperature during the month of October is an icy 5.5°C (41.9°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October in Grandfontaine, Switzerland, is 84%.Rainfall
In Grandfontaine, Switzerland, during October, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation. In Grandfontaine, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.6 days and collects up to 818mm (32.2") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Grandfontaine, Switzerland, are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Grandfontaine. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 11mm (0.43") of snow. In Grandfontaine, Switzerland, during the entire year, snow falls for 49 days and aggregates up to 745mm (29.33") of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Grandfontaine is 10h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 19:11 CEST. On the last day of October, in Grandfontaine, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 17:16 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Grandfontaine, Switzerland, is 6.2h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Grandfontaine. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average October temperature in Grandfontaine?
What is the average humidity in October in Grandfontaine?
How much does it rain in Grandfontaine in October?
When does it start to snow in Grandfontaine?
How many hours of daylight does Grandfontaine have in October?
What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Grandfontaine?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Grandfontaine?
How many hours of sunshine does Grandfontaine have in October?
When is the lowest UV index in Grandfontaine?
How high is the UV index in October in Grandfontaine?
Average temperature in October
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in October: 13.9°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 5.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2°C).
Average pressure in October
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
- Average pressure in October: 1018.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in October: 8.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.7km/h).
Average humidity in October
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
- Average humidity in October: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).
Average rainfall in October
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in October: 62mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (40mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in October: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in October: 11mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (170mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in October: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in October: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in October
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
- Average visibility in October: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, September, October, November and December (8km).
Grandfontaine, Switzerland
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