In
October,
Ivalo,
Finland fully slips into the grip of autumn. A steady decline in temperature is evident with averages oscillating between -4°C (24.8°F) and 2°C (35.6°F). The dwindling daylight hours usher in a sense of nostalgia for the sun-soaked days of summer. Persistent rainfall enhances the chilly atmosphere, setting the landscape for the impending winter months. The city embraces October as a beautiful albeit a somber reminder of summer's exit, swept by the advancing chilling winds.
Temperature
October in Ivalo, Finland, suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a chilly 9°C (48.2°F) in
September to a wintry 2°C (35.6°F). During the month of October, the temperature in Ivalo falls to an average of -4°C (24.8°F).
Rainfall
In Ivalo, in October, during 19 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ivalo, Finland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 217 days and collects up to 426mm (16.77") of precipitation.
Daylight
In Ivalo, the average length of the day in October is 9h and 9min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 18:33 EEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:24 and sunset at 15:22 EET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 04:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from EEST to EET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30.
March 2025, at 03:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from EET to EEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 2h.
UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Ivalo are
January,
February, October through
December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the UV index of 0 transforms into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.