October weather forecastKulusuk, Greenland

October

Weather in October

October commences the onset of winter in Kulusuk, Greenland, with the temperature sinking back below freezing point at a high of 1.1°C (34°F). Landscape vistas begin to crystalize under the notions of winter, amplifying the Arctic charm. With daylight becoming scarce and more snowfall gracing the scenery, the transition from fall to winter becomes apparent.

Temperature

Kulusuk's shift from September to October is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still cold 1.1°C (34°F), a slight deviation from 4°C (39.2°F). In Kulusuk, the nocturnal temperatures throughout October show a marginal dip from the daytime averages, settling at a freezing cold -1.4°C (29.5°F).

Humidity

In Kulusuk, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In Kulusuk, Greenland, in October, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation. In Kulusuk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.6 days and collects up to 905mm (35.63") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Kulusuk. In October, in Kulusuk, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout October, 127mm (5") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 106.3 snowfall days, and 1593mm (62.72") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Kulusuk is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 18:55 -01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:04 -02.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 00:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from -01 to -02. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Saturday, 29. March 2025, at 23:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from -02 to -01.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Kulusuk is 4.2h.

UV index

April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in October transforms into this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Kulusuk in October has an average high-temperature of 1.1°C (34°F) and an average low-temperature of -1.4°C (29.5°F).

The average relative humidity in October is 74%.

In Kulusuk, Greenland, in October, during 8.7 rainfall days, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Kulusuk, Greenland, in October, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 127mm (5") of snow.

The average day length in October in Kulusuk, Greenland, is 9h and 34min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 18:55 -01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:19 and sunset at 16:04 -02.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 00:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Kulusuk, and the time zone changes from -01 to -02. The next DST starts on Saturday, 29. March 2025, at 23:00.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Kulusuk is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Kulusuk, Greenland

  • Average high temperature in October: 1.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (5.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-5.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: -1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (3.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-10.9°C).

Average pressure in October
Kulusuk, Greenland

  • Average pressure in October: 1006.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (997.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Kulusuk, Greenland

  • Average wind speed in October: 22km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (26.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in October
Kulusuk, Greenland

  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Kulusuk, Greenland

  • Average rainfall in October: 81mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (38mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Kulusuk, Greenland

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Kulusuk, Greenland

  • Average snowfall in October: 127mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (277mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Kulusuk, Greenland

  • Average snowfall days in October: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Kulusuk, Greenland

  • Average daylight in October: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Kulusuk, Greenland

  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Kulusuk, Greenland

  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Kulusuk, Greenland

  • Average cloud cover in October: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in October
Kulusuk, Greenland

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

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