October weather forecast
Dover Heights, Australia

October

Weather in October

October is a pleasant spring month in Dover Heights, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.9°C (58.8°F) and max 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

Dover Heights experiences an average high-temperature of an agreeable 21.8°C (71.2°F) in October, subtly different from September's 19.8°C (67.6°F). Dover Heights cools down to an average low-temperature of 14.9°C (58.8°F) throughout the month of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 70%.

Rainfall

In Dover Heights, in October, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.6 rainfall days, and 635mm (25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Dover Heights, in October, the average water temperature is 19.3°C (66.7°F).
Note: Most people do not take pleasure in swimming in water at 19.3°C (66.7°F). The difficulty of managing breathing increases as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Dover Heights, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 56min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 5:57 pm AEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:21 pm AEDT.
Note: On Sunday, 06. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AEST to AEDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 06. April 2025, at 3:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from AEDT to AEST.

Sunshine

In Dover Heights, Australia, the average sunshine in October is 8.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?
In Dover Heights, 21.8°C (71.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 14.9°C (58.8°F) is the average low-temperature during October.
What is the average humidity in October?
The average relative humidity in October is 70%.
How many days does it rain in October?
In Dover Heights, Australia, in October, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the sea water temperature in October?
In Dover Heights, the average seawater temperature in October is 19.3°C (66.7°F). For most, swimming in 19.3°C (66.7°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
What is the average length of the day in October?
In October, the average day length is 12h and 56min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in October?
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 5:57 pm AEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:21 pm AEDT.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in October?
On Sunday, 06. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AEST to AEDT. DST ends on Sunday, 06. April 2025, at 3:00 am.
How long on average sun shines in October?
The average sunshine duration in October is 8.7h.
How high is the UV index in October?
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in October - Dover Heights, Australia
Average temperature in October
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average high temperature in October: 21.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 14.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (20.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (10.9°C).

Average pressure in October - Dover Heights, Australia
Average pressure in October
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average pressure in October: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Dover Heights, Australia
Average wind speed in October
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average wind speed in October: 16.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (14.6km/h).

Average humidity in October - Dover Heights, Australia
Average humidity in October
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in October - Dover Heights, Australia
Average rainfall in October
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average rainfall in October: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (95mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (32mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Dover Heights, Australia
Average rainfall days in October
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.7 days).

Average sea temperature in October - Dover Heights, Australia
Average sea temperature in October
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average sea temperature in October: 19.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (18.6°C).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Dover Heights, Australia
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October - Dover Heights, Australia
Average sunshine days in October
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October - Dover Heights, Australia
Average UV index in October
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October - Dover Heights, Australia
Average cloud cover in October
Dover Heights, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in October - Dover Heights, Australia
Average visibility in October
Dover Heights, Australia
  • 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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