October weather forecastDundalk, Ireland
October
Weather in October
October witnesses a further decline in Dundalk's temperatures, oscillating between 7.2°C (45°F) and 12.5°C (54.5°F), as the city advances deeper into autumn. The daylight continues to shrink to an average of 10.5 hours, and a noticeable increase in wind speeds up to 16.1km/h (10mph) manifests the impending chill of the winter season. Despite these changes, autumn's effect remains vibrant throughout October, with leaves turning to shades of golden brown and orange. The blend of colorful landscapes against a backdrop of a cloudy sky with a 62% cloud cover creates a mesmerizing sight only October can offer.Temperature
The shift into October records an average high-temperature of a cool 12.5°C (54.5°F), subtly varied from September's 15.1°C (59.2°F). Dundalk records a mean low-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F) in October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 89%.Rainfall
In October, in Dundalk, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout October, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.2 rainfall days, and 161mm (6.34") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Dundalk, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Dundalk is 10h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:01 pm IST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 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
February and October, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Dundalk.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Dundalk is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Dundalk, Ireland
- Average high temperature in October: 12.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 7.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).
Average pressure in October
Dundalk, Ireland
- Average pressure in October: 1012.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.7mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Dundalk, Ireland
- Average wind speed in October: 16.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13km/h).
Average humidity in October
Dundalk, Ireland
- Average humidity in October: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (85%).
Average rainfall in October
Dundalk, Ireland
- Average rainfall in October: 10mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (21mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (8mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Dundalk, Ireland
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Dundalk, Ireland
- Average snowfall in October: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Dundalk, Ireland
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Dundalk, Ireland
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 3h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Dundalk, Ireland
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Dundalk, Ireland
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Dundalk, Ireland
- Average cloud cover in October: 62
The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 57).
Average visibility in October
Dundalk, Ireland
- Average visibility in October: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (8km).
