October weather forecastViitapohja, Finland

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Viitapohja, Finland, is another chilly autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.9°C (44.4°F) and 2.3°C (36.1°F).

Temperature

Viitapohja's weather changes with the onset of October, slightly falling from a mild 14.6°C (58.3°F) in September to a chilly 6.9°C (44.4°F). October nights anticipate an average temperature of 2.3°C (36.1°F), a modest decline from the daytime.

Humidity

In Viitapohja, the average relative humidity in October is 87%.

Rainfall

In Viitapohja, in October, during 10.7 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Viitapohja, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.5 days and collects up to 256mm (10.08") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Viitapohja. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 3.1 snowfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of snow. Throughout the year, in Viitapohja, there are 85.3 snowfall days, and 453mm (17.83") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of October in Viitapohja, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 18:54 EEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:22 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

In October, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Viitapohja during October are 6.9°C (44.4°F) and 2.3°C (36.1°F) respectively.

In October, the average relative humidity is 87%.

In Viitapohja, during October, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

October is the first month it typically snows in Viitapohja. Throughout October, in the average 3.1 snowfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of snow.

The average day length in October is 9h and 59min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 18:54 EEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 16:22 EET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 04:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from EEST to EET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 03:00.

The average sunshine duration in October is 3.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average high temperature in October: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.4°C).

Average pressure in October
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average pressure in October: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average wind speed in October: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10km/h).

Average humidity in October
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average humidity in October: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (66%).

Average rainfall in October
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average rainfall in October: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (37mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average snowfall in October: 7mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and March (86mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average snowfall days in October: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average UV index in October: 2

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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average cloud cover in October: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in October
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).