October
Weather in October
Temperature
In October, Thursday Island notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F), hardly different from the preceding month. Thursday Island experiences a mean low-temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F) during October.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout October, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132 rainfall days, and 1716mm (67.56") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Thursday Island, in October, the average water temperature is 27.3°C (81.1°F).Note: Temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are ideal for swimming, diving, and similar water activities, ensuring pleasure and comfort for extended periods without feeling uneasy.
Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 20min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 6:29 pm AEST.
Sunshine
August through November, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 during October translates into the following directions:
Put into action all crucial precautions. Defense against sun damage is a must. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be liberally applied and re-applied every two hours, and immediately after an outdoor workout or a swim. Attention! UV strength is notably upped by the reflection of sand and water.
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Average temperature in October
Thursday Island, Australia
- Average high temperature in October: 30.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.3°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 24.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (25.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.6°C).
Average rainfall in October
Thursday Island, Australia
- Average rainfall in October: 9.1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (432.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (3.1mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Thursday Island, Australia
- Average rainfall days in October: 6 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, February and March (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September and October (6 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Thursday Island, Australia
- Average sea temperature in October: 27.3°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are January and December (29.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July and August (25.3°C).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Thursday Island, Australia
- Average daylight in October: 12h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 8h
The months with the most sunshine are August, September, October and November (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and March (Average sunshine: 6h).
Average UV index in October
Thursday Island, Australia
- Average UV index in October: 12
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 9).
