October weather forecast
Artigas Base, Antarctica

As Artigas Base steps into October, a significant increase in daylight creates a noticeably different atmosphere. The Antarctic territory is alight with the sun's rays for up to 14 hours, magnifying the pristine beauty of the landscape. The ambient conditions indicate a shift from the complete lack of sunlight. October represents a momentous change in weather due to the delightful presence of sunshine for 14 hours. November holds the assurance of enhanced daylight and continued sunshine.

Temperature

As October arrives, Artigas Base's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from September's life-threatening cold -56°C (-68.8°F) to a still dangerously cold -49°C (-56.2°F). October registers an average low temperature of -54°C (-65.2°F), subtly lower than the daytime maximum.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 14h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 22:10 and sunset at 11:19. On the last day of October, in Artigas Base, sunrise is at 20:33 and sunset at 12:44 NZDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Artigas Base is 14h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Artigas Base are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 0 in October translates into these instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.