October weather forecastSaattut, Greenland

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Saattut, Greenland, is a freezing cold autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -9.4°C (15.1°F) and -5.8°C (21.6°F).

Temperature

Saattut's transition into October involves a shift in temperature, receding from -0.3°C (31.5°F) in September to a still subzero cold -5.8°C (21.6°F). Saattut notes a consistent average low-temperature of -9.4°C (15.1°F) during October nights.

Humidity

In Saattut, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Saattut, during October, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Saattut, there are 95 rainfall days, and 212mm (8.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. October is the month with the most snowfall in Saattut. Snow falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 134mm (5.28") of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Saattut is 8h and 44min.
On the first day of October in Saattut, Greenland, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 19:45 -01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:04 and sunset at 16:15 -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

In Saattut, the average sunshine in October is 5h.

UV index

October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Saattut, Greenland. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in October transforms into this advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

In October, in Saattut, the average high-temperature is -5.8°C (21.6°F), and the average low-temperature is -9.4°C (15.1°F).

The average relative humidity in October is 78%.

In Saattut, in October, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation.

October is the month with the most snowfall in Saattut, Greenland. Snow falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 134mm (5.28") of snow.

In October, in Saattut, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout October, 134mm (5.28") of snow is accumulated.

In October, the average day length in Saattut is 8h and 44min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 19:45 -01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:04 and sunset at 16:15 -02.

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

In Saattut, Greenland, the average sunshine duration in October is 5h.

October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Saattut, Greenland, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average high temperature in October: -5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (6.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-16.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: -9.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (2.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-22.2°C).

Average pressure in October
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average pressure in October: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1003.8mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average wind speed in October: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average rainfall in October: 21mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (26mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average rainfall days in October: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average snowfall in October: 134mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (134mm).
The month with the least snowfall is August (6mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average snowfall days in October: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.6 days).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 36min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average UV index in October: 1

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

Average cloud cover in October
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average cloud cover in October: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in October
Saattut, Greenland

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (9km).