Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
October
Weather in October
Temperature
During October, Ólafsvík records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F), marking a slight divergence from September's 9.5°C (49.1°F). A consistent nighttime average temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F) is maintained during October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 78%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 19.5 days. Throughout October, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ólafsvík, there are 184.8 rainfall days, and 827mm (32.56") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Ólafsvík, in October, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 17mm (0.67") of snow. In Ólafsvík, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.9 days and aggregates up to 421mm (16.57") of snow.Daylight
In Ólafsvík, the average length of the day in October is 9h and 39min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:21 and sunset at 17:15 GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 3.7h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during October leads to these instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Ólafsvík, Iceland
- Average high temperature in October: 6.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (11.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (3.3°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 5.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (0.8°C).
Average pressure in October
Ólafsvík, Iceland
- Average pressure in October: 1003.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (996.1mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Ólafsvík, Iceland
- Average wind speed in October: 30.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (36.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (19.4km/h).
Average humidity in October
Ólafsvík, Iceland
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and December (75%).
Average rainfall in October
Ólafsvík, Iceland
- Average rainfall in October: 82mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (96mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (37mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Ólafsvík, Iceland
- Average rainfall days in October: 19.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Ólafsvík, Iceland
- Average snowfall in October: 17mm
The month with the highest snowfall is March (99mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Ólafsvík, Iceland
- Average snowfall days in October: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ólafsvík, Iceland
- Average daylight in October: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 3h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in October
Ólafsvík, Iceland
- Average sunshine days in October: 7.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Ólafsvík, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Ólafsvík, Iceland
- Average cloud cover in October: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
Average visibility in October
Ólafsvík, 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 and December (8km).
