October weather forecastSmithton, Australia

October

Weather in October

October in Smithton, Australia, is a mild spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.5°C (58.1°F) and 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Temperature

The advent of October brings an average high-temperature of a refreshing 14.5°C (58.1°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Smithton witnesses an average low-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F) throughout the month of October.

Humidity

In Smithton, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Smithton, during October, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.1 rainfall days, and 520mm (20.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Smithton, the average seawater temperature in October is 13.3°C (55.9°F).
Note: If planning to swim in 13.3°C (55.9°F) under 10°C (50°F), wear a protective suit. Neglecting this advice might cause immediate cold shock and troubled breathing. A splash around 13°C (55.4°F) is not much warmer.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Smithton is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of October in Smithton, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 6:25 pm AEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:58 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 Smithton, the average sunshine in October is 7.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Smithton is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Smithton, records 14.5°C (58.1°F), while the low-temperature is 8.8°C (47.8°F).

In Smithton, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

In Smithton, in October, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.

In October, the average sea temperature in Smithton, Australia, is 13.3°C (55.9°F). Swimming in 13.3°C (55.9°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

In Smithton, Australia, the average day length in October is 13h and 11min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 6:25 pm AEST. On the last day of the month, in Smithton, Australia, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:58 pm AEDT.

On Sunday, 06. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Smithton, 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 7.6h.

In Smithton, Australia, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Smithton, Australia

  • Average high temperature in October: 14.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.2°C).

Average pressure in October
Smithton, Australia

  • Average pressure in October: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Smithton, Australia

  • Average wind speed in October: 18.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (19.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (17.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Smithton, Australia

  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Smithton, Australia

  • Average rainfall in October: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (24mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Smithton, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in October: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Smithton, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in October: 13.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (17.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (12.8°C).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Smithton, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Smithton, Australia

  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Smithton, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Smithton, 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).