October weather forecastKitchener, Canada

October

Weather in October

October ushers in chilly weather in Kitchener, Canada, as the city embraces the fall season. A noticeable drop in temperature to 13.3°C (55.9°F) dictates the need for warmer attire. The increasing rainfall days and a boost in wind speed accentuate the coolness of autumn. Despite the shortened daylight hours and dropping temperature, the city retains its vibrancy due to fall foliage. With a substantial increase in rainfall, misty mornings and soggy evenings become a common phenomenon.

Temperature

Kitchener's weather in October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's agreeable 20.8°C (69.4°F) to a refreshing 13.3°C (55.9°F). An average nighttime temperature of 5.6°C (42.1°F) is observed during October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 82%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall in Kitchener, Canada. Rain falls for 17 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Kitchener, Canada. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 11mm (0.43") of snow. In Kitchener, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.1 days and aggregates up to 666mm (26.22") of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of October in Kitchener, Canada, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Kitchener is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Kitchener is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kitchener, Canada, during October are 13.3°C (55.9°F) and 5.6°C (42.1°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in October in Kitchener is 82%.

October is the month with the most rainfall in Kitchener, Canada. Rain falls for 17 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

In Kitchener, Canada, in October, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation.

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 11mm (0.43") of snow.

The average day length in October in Kitchener, Canada, is 11h and 1min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kitchener, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in October in Kitchener is 4.5h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Kitchener is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Kitchener, Canada

  • Average high temperature in October: 13.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 5.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Kitchener, Canada

  • Average pressure in October: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Kitchener, Canada

  • Average wind speed in October: 15km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11km/h).

Average humidity in October
Kitchener, Canada

  • Average humidity in October: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Kitchener, Canada

  • Average rainfall in October: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (37mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Kitchener, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in October: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Kitchener, Canada

  • Average snowfall in October: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (164mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Kitchener, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in October
Kitchener, Canada

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Kitchener, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in October: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Kitchener, Canada

  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Kitchener, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in October: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in October
Kitchener, Canada

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July and October (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).