October weather forecastPuerto Chacabuco, Chile

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another chilly spring month in Puerto Chacabuco, Chile, with temperature in the range of an average high of 8.6°C (47.5°F) and an average low of 1.7°C (35.1°F).

Temperature

October experiences an average high-temperature of a still chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F), barely different from September's 6.3°C (43.3°F). Throughout October, Puerto Chacabuco records an average temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F) at night.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Puerto Chacabuco, during October, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 229mm (9.02") of precipitation. In Puerto Chacabuco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 281.3 days and collects up to 3080mm (121.26") of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through November are months with snowfall. In October, in Puerto Chacabuco, Chile, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout October, 5mm (0.2") of snow is accumulated. In Puerto Chacabuco, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.6 days and aggregates up to 170mm (6.69") of snow.

Sea temperature

In October, the average sea temperature is 9.7°C (49.5°F).
Note: Diving into 9.7°C (49.5°F) is practical below 10°C (50°F), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 13°C (55.4°F) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Puerto Chacabuco is 13h and 24min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 20:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 20:40 -03.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In October, in Puerto Chacabuco, the average high-temperature is 8.6°C (47.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.7°C (35.1°F).

In Puerto Chacabuco, the average relative humidity in October is 88%.

In Puerto Chacabuco, in October, it is raining for 23.6 days, with typically 229mm (9.02") of accumulated precipitation.

In Puerto Chacabuco, during October, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of snow.

In Puerto Chacabuco, the average seawater temperature in October is 9.7°C (49.5°F). Swimming in 9.7°C (49.5°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.

The average day length in October in Puerto Chacabuco is 13h and 24min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 20:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 20:40 -03.

In Puerto Chacabuco, the average sunshine duration in October is 4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Puerto Chacabuco is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

6.3°C

8.6°C

10.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.8km/h

9.5km/h

10.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

1.5

0.7

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.1

5.9

4.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average high temperature in October: 8.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (14°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.7°C).

Average low temperature in October: 1.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (5.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average pressure in October: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average wind speed in October: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average humidity in October: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (87%).

Average rainfall in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average rainfall in October: 229mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (372mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (163mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average rainfall days in October: 23.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are August and December (25.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (19.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average snowfall in October: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (65mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average sea temperature in October: 9.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (13.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July, August and September (9.1°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average daylight in October: 13h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine in October: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average sunshine days in October: 5.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and September (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average cloud cover in October: 72

The months with the most cloud cover are August and November (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).

Average visibility in October
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average visibility in October: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, October, November and December (7km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, July, August and September (6km).