October weather forecastSumba, Faroe Islands

October

Weather in October

October sees a significant drop in temperature (down to 8.5°C (47.3°F)) as Sumba braces up for the onset of winter. The weather in October witnesses a significant incline in the rainfall, making this month noticeably wetter. Cloud percentage during this month increases, leading to less sunshine hours and increased humidity. The sidewalks of Sumba brighten up with the vibrant hues of falling leaves. The gusty winds carrying a chill, turn evenings into a cold and damp affair, making warm clothes a necessity.

Temperature

October registers an average high-temperature of a still cool 10.1°C (50.2°F), slightly varied from September's 11.4°C (52.5°F). Sumba sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in October, with an average low settling at a chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Humidity

In Sumba, Faroe Islands, the average relative humidity in October is 82%.

Rainfall

In Sumba, in October, during 22.6 rainfall days, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sumba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 242.9 days and collects up to 709mm (27.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through August and October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Sumba, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 0min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:57 WEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:26 WET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from WEST to WET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 01:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from WET to WEST.

Sunshine

In Sumba, the average sunshine in October is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

During October, Sumba experiences an average high-temperature of 10.1°C (50.2°F) and a low-temperature of 8.5°C (47.3°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 82%.

In Sumba, Faroe Islands, in October, it is raining for 22.6 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation.

In Sumba, snow does not fall in June through August and October.

In October, it doesn't snow. September is the latest month when it typically snows.

In October, the average day length is 10h and 0min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:57 WEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 16:26 WET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from WEST to WET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 01:00.

The average sunshine duration in October in Sumba is 3.5h.

The months with the highest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In Sumba, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Sumba, Faroe Islands

  • Average high temperature in October: 10.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (12°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (7.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 8.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (5°C).

Average pressure in October
Sumba, Faroe Islands

  • Average pressure in October: 1006.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.3mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Sumba, Faroe Islands

  • Average wind speed in October: 34.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (40.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (23.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Sumba, Faroe Islands

  • Average humidity in October: 82%

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

Average rainfall in October
Sumba, Faroe Islands

  • Average rainfall in October: 81mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (28mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Sumba, Faroe Islands

  • Average rainfall days in October: 22.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sumba, Faroe Islands

  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Sumba, Faroe Islands

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sumba, Faroe Islands

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sumba, Faroe Islands

  • Average sunshine days in October: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Sumba, Faroe Islands

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Sumba, Faroe Islands

  • Average cloud cover in October: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).

Average visibility in October
Sumba, Faroe Islands

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).