October weather forecastYellowknife, Canada
October
Weather in October
October continues to present varied shades of autumn in Yellowknife. The savory taste of summer gradually fades with a further decrease in temperature to reach a maximum average of 1.3°C (34.3°F). The receding warmth welcomes the pre-winter phase, preparing the city dwellers for the upcoming harsh season. A sharp dip in temperature and shorter days of October pave the way for the beginning of a long, cold winter. Sparse snowfall also marks the onset of winter from this month onwards.Temperature
In Yellowknife, stepping into October signifies a significant temperature decrement, moving down from September's cool 10.8°C (51.4°F) to a cold 1.3°C (34.3°F). Yellowknife's average low temperature, barely cooler than the daytime high, steadies at a freezing cold -2.1°C (28.2°F) during October.Humidity
In Yellowknife, the average relative humidity in October is 84%.Rainfall
In Yellowknife, Canada, in October, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. In Yellowknife, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70.2 days and collects up to 207mm (8.15") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Yellowknife. In October, it is snowing for 14 days. Throughout October, 98mm (3.86") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Yellowknife, there are 112.8 snowfall days, and 564mm (22.2") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Yellowknife is 9h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of October, in Yellowknife, sunrise is at 9:10 am and sunset at 5:31 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 3h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In October, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average high temperature in October: 1.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-18.8°C).
- Average low temperature in October: -2.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-25.2°C).
Average pressure in October
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average pressure in October: 1013.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1009.9mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average wind speed in October: 14.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.2km/h).
Average humidity in October
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average humidity in October: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (98%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).
Average rainfall in October
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average rainfall in October: 19mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (4mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average rainfall days in October: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average snowfall in October: 98mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (114mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average snowfall days in October: 14 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average daylight in October: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 1h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average sunshine days in October: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (11.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average UV index in October: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average cloud cover in October: 71
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 87).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in October
Yellowknife, Canada
- Average visibility in October: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).
