October weather forecastMerricks North, Australia

October

Weather in October

October in Merricks North, Australia, is a comfortable spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18°C (64.4°F) and an average low of 10.5°C (50.9°F).

Temperature

The onset of October manifests an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 18°C (64.4°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. Throughout October, Merricks North encounters an average temperature drop to a cool 10.5°C (50.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 71%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout October, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated. In Merricks North, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.5 days and collects up to 562mm (22.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AEST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:54 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 Merricks North, Australia, the average sunshine in October is 7.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

In Merricks North, 18°C (64.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 10.5°C (50.9°F) is the average low-temperature during October.

In Merricks North, the average relative humidity in October is 71%.

In Merricks North, during October, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.

In October, the average day length is 13h and 5min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 6:24 pm AEST. On the last day of the month, in Merricks North, Australia, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:54 pm AEDT.

On Sunday, 06. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Merricks North, Australia, and the time zone changes from AEST to AEDT. DST ends on Sunday, 06. April 2025, at 3:00 am.

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.5h.

In Merricks North, Australia, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Merricks North, Australia

  • Average high temperature in October: 18°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 10.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (8.6°C).

Average pressure in October
Merricks North, Australia

  • Average pressure in October: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Merricks North, Australia

  • Average wind speed in October: 15.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are July and August (18.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, March and December (14km/h).

Average humidity in October
Merricks North, Australia

  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (68%).

Average rainfall in October
Merricks North, Australia

  • Average rainfall in October: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (34mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Merricks North, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in October: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.1 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Merricks North, Australia

  • Average daylight in October: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Merricks North, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Merricks North, Australia

  • Average UV index in October: 4

The month with the highest UV index is December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Merricks North, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Merricks North, 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).