October weather forecast
Álafoss, Iceland

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Álafoss, Iceland, is a frosty autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.2°C (43.2°F) and 3.2°C (37.8°F).

Temperature

As September transitions into October, Álafoss sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 9.6°C (49.3°F) to a still chilly 6.2°C (43.2°F). Álafoss documents a consistent average low-temperature of 3.2°C (37.8°F) at night during October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Álafoss is 81%.

Rainfall

In Álafoss, during October, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation. In Álafoss, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.2 days and collects up to 416mm (16.38") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Álafoss are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 309mm (12.17") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Álafoss, the average length of the day in October is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 09:08 and sunset at 17:11 GMT.

Sunshine

In Álafoss, the average sunshine in October is 4.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during October morphs into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is October in Álafoss?
An average high-temperature, in October, in Álafoss, is 6.2°C (43.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 3.2°C (37.8°F).
What is the average humidity in October in Álafoss?
In October, the average relative humidity is 81%.
How much does it rain in Álafoss in October?
In Álafoss, during October, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.
When does it start to snow in Álafoss?
October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in October in Álafoss?
In October, the average day length is 9h and 44min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Álafoss?
In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, in Álafoss, sunrise is at 09:08 and sunset at 17:11 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in October in Álafoss?
In October, the average sunshine duration in Álafoss, Iceland, is 4.2h.
What is the UV index intensity in October in Álafoss?
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Álafoss, Iceland
  • Average high temperature in October: 6.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (13.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (1.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 3.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-2.4°C).

Average pressure in October
Álafoss, Iceland
  • Average pressure in October: 1003.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (996.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Álafoss, Iceland
  • Average wind speed in October: 21.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (24.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (14.9km/h).

Average humidity in October
Álafoss, Iceland
  • Average humidity in October: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and September (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Álafoss, Iceland
  • Average rainfall in October: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (47mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (25mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Álafoss, Iceland
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Álafoss, Iceland
  • Average snowfall in October: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (100mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Álafoss, Iceland
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Álafoss, Iceland
  • Average daylight in October: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Álafoss, Iceland
  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Álafoss, Iceland
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Álafoss, Iceland
  • Average cloud cover in October: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and December (Cloud cover 60).

Average visibility in October
Álafoss, Iceland
  • Average visibility in October: 9km

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

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