Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
Sodankylä's transition into October is marked by a clear temperature shift, receding from a fresh 10.7°C (51.3°F) in September to an icy 2°C (35.6°F). Sodankylä consistently logs a low temperature averaging a subzero cold -1.8°C (28.8°F) during October, a modest drop from daytime temperatures.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October in Sodankylä is 91%.Rainfall
In Sodankylä, during October, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 124.5 rainfall days, and 468mm (18.43") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sodankylä, Finland, are January through June, September through December. In Sodankylä, in October, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 126mm (4.96") of snow. In Sodankylä, during the entire year, snow falls for 143.9 days and aggregates up to 1538mm (60.55") of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 9h and 20min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 18:38 EEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 15:37 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
In October, the average sunshine is 3.2h.UV index
January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sodankylä. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in October translates into this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is October in Sodankylä?
What is the average humidity in October in Sodankylä?
How many days does it rain in October in Sodankylä?
How much does it snow in Sodankylä in October?
What is the average length of the day in October in Sodankylä?
When are sunrise and sunset in October in Sodankylä?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Sodankylä?
How long on average sun shines in October in Sodankylä?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sodankylä?
What is the UV index reading in October in Sodankylä?
Average temperature in October
Sodankylä, Finland
- Average high temperature in October: 2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-8.8°C).
- Average low temperature in October: -1.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-14.6°C).
Average pressure in October
Sodankylä, Finland
- Average pressure in October: 1011.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.2mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Sodankylä, Finland
- Average wind speed in October: 10.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (9.9km/h).
Average humidity in October
Sodankylä, Finland
- Average humidity in October: 91%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, April and December (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (69%).
Average rainfall in October
Sodankylä, Finland
- Average rainfall in October: 34mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Sodankylä, Finland
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Sodankylä, Finland
- Average snowfall in October: 126mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (261mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Sodankylä, Finland
- Average snowfall days in October: 10 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (22.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sodankylä, Finland
- Average daylight in October: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Sodankylä, Finland
- Average sunshine days in October: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Sodankylä, Finland
- Average UV index in October: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Sodankylä, Finland
- Average cloud cover in October: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 52).
Average visibility in October
Sodankylä, Finland
- Average visibility in October: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5km).
Sodankylä, Finland
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