October weather forecastSkaftafell, Iceland
October
Weather in October
October in Skaftafell sees a further slide in temperatures as winter nears. The city experiences a drop in temperature from 7.9°C (46.2°F) in September to 5°C (41°F). There is a significant increase in rainfall, making this month one of the wettest of the year. The first snowflakes start to fall, adding charm to the beautiful scenery of Skaftafell in autumn.Temperature
The advent of October brings an average high-temperature of a cold 5°C (41°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. Nighttime temperature sees a small decrement from daytime highs, dipping to an average of 1.7°C (35.1°F) during October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 81%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 17.7 days. Throughout October, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187.1 rainfall days, and 1193mm (46.97") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 24mm (0.94") of snow. Throughout the year, in Skaftafell, Iceland, there are 62.5 snowfall days, and 893mm (35.16") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 9h and 45min.On the first day of October in Skaftafell, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 16:54 GMT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Skaftafell is 4.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In October, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average high temperature in October: 5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (10.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (0.6°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 1.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (7.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-3.6°C).
Average pressure in October
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average pressure in October: 1004.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (997.7mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average wind speed in October: 19.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (22.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.4km/h).
Average humidity in October
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average humidity in October: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and December (79%).
Average rainfall in October
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average rainfall in October: 129mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (135mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (46mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average rainfall days in October: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average snowfall in October: 24mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (209mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average snowfall days in October: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average daylight in October: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in October: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average sunshine days in October: 10.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).
Average UV index in October
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average UV index in October: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 3).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Skaftafell, Iceland
- Average cloud cover in October: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 54).
Average visibility in October
Skaftafell, 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).
