October weather forecastMoonta, Australia

October

Weather in October

October is a pleasant spring month in Moonta, Australia, with an average temperature varying between 12.7°C (54.9°F) and 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Temperature

October's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 17.5°C (63.5°F) in September to an agreeable 20.5°C (68.9°F). Moonta records an average temperature drop to a fresh 12.7°C (54.9°F) in October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In October, in Moonta, Australia, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout October, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 115.7 rainfall days, and 259mm (10.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Moonta, Australia, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 56min.
On the first day of October in Moonta, Australia, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 6:22 pm ACST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:47 pm ACDT.
Note: On Sunday, 06. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from ACST to ACDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 06. April 2025, at 3:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from ACDT to ACST.

Sunshine

In Moonta, Australia, the average sunshine in October is 8.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Moonta is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

In Moonta, 20.5°C (68.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 12.7°C (54.9°F) is the average low-temperature during October.

The average relative humidity in October in Moonta, Australia, is 63%.

In Moonta, in October, during 8.6 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In October, the average day length is 12h and 56min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 6:22 pm ACST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:47 pm ACDT.

On Sunday, 06. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from ACST to ACDT. DST ends on Sunday, 06. April 2025, at 3:00 am.

In Moonta, Australia, the average sunshine duration in October is 8.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Moonta is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Moonta, Australia

  • Average high temperature in October: 20.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (15°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 12.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (10.2°C).

Average pressure in October
Moonta, Australia

  • Average pressure in October: 1017.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Moonta, Australia

  • Average wind speed in October: 15.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Moonta, Australia

  • Average humidity in October: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (55%).

Average rainfall in October
Moonta, Australia

  • Average rainfall in October: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (31mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (14mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Moonta, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Moonta, Australia

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 54min

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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Moonta, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Moonta, 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 May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
Moonta, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in October: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in October
Moonta, 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).