October weather forecastAthlone, Ireland
October
Weather in October
October enters with a clear display of autumn, as temperatures continue their descent. Despite the shift in weather, no snowfall is recorded in Athlone this month. Instead, rainfall trends upward, providing enough moisture to catalyze the signature fall foliage. The wind blows with increased velocity, ushering in a distinct freshness in the air. Hours of daylight and sunshine reduce proportionately, echoing the tall tale of a typical autumn month.Temperature
During October, the average high-temperature is a cool 12.6°C (54.7°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. Athlone encounters an average low-temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F) during October nights.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity in Athlone is 90%.Rainfall
In Athlone, in October, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. In Athlone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.7 days and collects up to 375mm (14.76") of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Athlone.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Athlone, Ireland, is 10h and 34min.On the first day of October in Athlone, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:08 pm IST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:00 pm GMT.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from IST to GMT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from GMT to IST.
Sunshine
January, February, October and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Athlone, Ireland.UV index
In Athlone, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 3 in October transforms into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Athlone, Ireland
- Average high temperature in October: 12.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 6.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.1°C).
Average pressure in October
Athlone, Ireland
- Average pressure in October: 1011.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.6mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Athlone, Ireland
- Average wind speed in October: 15.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.1km/h).
Average humidity in October
Athlone, Ireland
- Average humidity in October: 90%
The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (85%).
Average rainfall in October
Athlone, Ireland
- Average rainfall in October: 28mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (21mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Athlone, Ireland
- Average rainfall days in October: 16.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Athlone, Ireland
- Average snowfall in October: 0mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Athlone, Ireland
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Athlone, Ireland
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, October and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Athlone, Ireland
- Average sunshine days in October: 11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Athlone, Ireland
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Athlone, Ireland
- Average cloud cover in October: 65
The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 60).
Average visibility in October
Athlone, Ireland
- Average visibility in October: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (7km).
