October weather forecastBolungarvik, Iceland
October
Weather in October
The landscape of Bolungarvik starts to shift into winter hues in October. This month witnesses a significant drop in temperature, and the quantity of snowfall tends to increase. Wind speeds begin to rise, and daylight hours continue to decrease. In a notable climatic event, snowfall rises to 72mm (2.83"). As Jack Frost begins to take over, the changing climate inspires a unique appreciation for nature.Temperature
The start of October involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a frosty 7.2°C (45°F) in September to a cold 4.1°C (39.4°F). Bolungarvik welcomes an average low temperature of 1.6°C (34.9°F) in October, a gentle shift from the day's high.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January, February, August through October, with an average relative humidity of 85%.Rainfall
In Bolungarvik, during October, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169 rainfall days, and 830mm (32.68") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Bolungarvik, Iceland. In Bolungarvik, in October, during 7.4 snowfall days, 72mm (2.83") of snow is typically accumulated. In Bolungarvik, Iceland, during the entire year, snow falls for 95.9 days and aggregates up to 999mm (39.33") of snow.Daylight
In Bolungarvik, the average length of the day in October is 9h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of October, in Bolungarvik, sunrise is at 09:27 and sunset at 17:05 GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 3h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Bolungarvik, Iceland
- Average high temperature in October: 4.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (9.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (-0.2°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 1.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-3°C).
Average pressure in October
Bolungarvik, Iceland
- Average pressure in October: 1005mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (997.4mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Bolungarvik, Iceland
- Average wind speed in October: 24.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (29.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (15.7km/h).
Average humidity in October
Bolungarvik, Iceland
- Average humidity in October: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, August, September and October (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (82%).
Average rainfall in October
Bolungarvik, Iceland
- Average rainfall in October: 86mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (101mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (34mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Bolungarvik, Iceland
- Average rainfall days in October: 18 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Bolungarvik, Iceland
- Average snowfall in October: 72mm
The month with the highest snowfall is March (203mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Bolungarvik, Iceland
- Average snowfall days in October: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Bolungarvik, Iceland
- Average daylight in October: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Bolungarvik, Iceland
- Average sunshine days in October: 5.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (3.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Bolungarvik, Iceland
- Average UV index in October: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Bolungarvik, Iceland
- Average cloud cover in October: 74
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 61).
Average visibility in October
Bolungarvik, Iceland
- Average visibility in October: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (7km).
