October weather forecastVirieu, France

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Virieu, France, with an average temperature varying between 6.5°C (43.7°F) and 15.9°C (60.6°F).

Temperature

Virieu's October weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a pleasant 20.5°C (68.9°F) in September to a refreshing 15.9°C (60.6°F). Throughout October, an average low-temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F) is expected.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout October, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is accumulated. In Virieu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.5 days and collects up to 601mm (23.66") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. In Virieu, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.2 days and aggregates up to 375mm (14.76") of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of October in Virieu, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 19:18 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 17:26 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F) and a low-temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 81%.

In Virieu, during October, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

October is the first month it typically snows in Virieu. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

The average day length in October is 10h and 56min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 19:18 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 17:26 CET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Virieu, France

  • Average high temperature in October: 15.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.2°C).

Average pressure in October
Virieu, France

  • Average pressure in October: 1018mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Virieu, France

  • Average wind speed in October: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in October
Virieu, France

  • Average humidity in October: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Virieu, France

  • Average rainfall in October: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (34mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Virieu, France

  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (11 days).

Average snowfall in October
Virieu, France

  • Average snowfall in October: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (92mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Virieu, France

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Virieu, France

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 54min

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Virieu, France

  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Virieu, France

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Virieu, France

  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
Virieu, France

  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, June, September, October, November and December (8km).