October weather forecast
Root, Switzerland

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Root, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.6°C (40.3°F) and 13.4°C (56.1°F).

Temperature

The shift from September to October includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a comfortable 17.5°C (63.5°F) to a mild 13.4°C (56.1°F). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 4.6°C (40.3°F) in October.

Humidity

In Root, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In Root, in October, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation. In Root, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.8 days and collects up to 981mm (38.62") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, in Root, there are 35.5 snowfall days, and 692mm (27.24") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Root is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 19:05 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:11 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 Root is 6.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Root in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Root, is 13.4°C (56.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 4.6°C (40.3°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Root?

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in October in Root?

In Root, during October, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Root?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Root have in October?

In October, the average day length is 10h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Root?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 19:05 CEST. On the last day of the month, in Root, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:11 CET.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Root?

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Root, Switzerland, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.

How long on average sun shines in October in Root?

The average sunshine duration in October in Root, Switzerland, is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Root?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Root, Switzerland

Average temperature in October - Root, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in October: 13.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.9°C).

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Average pressure in October
Root, Switzerland

Average pressure in October - Root, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in October: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in October
Root, Switzerland

Average wind speed in October - Root, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

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Average humidity in October
Root, Switzerland

Average humidity in October - Root, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

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Average rainfall in October
Root, Switzerland

Average rainfall in October - Root, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in October: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (52mm).

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Average rainfall days in October
Root, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in October - Root, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.2 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Root, Switzerland

Average snowfall in October - Root, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in October: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (169mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in October
Root, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in October - Root, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Root, Switzerland

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Root, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Root, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in October - Root, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
Root, Switzerland

Average UV index in October - Root, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Root, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in October - Root, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in October
Root, Switzerland

Average visibility in October - Root, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).

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