October weather forecastBallangen, Norway

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is an icy autumn month in Ballangen, Norway, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.5°C (40.1°F) and min 1.7°C (35.1°F).

Temperature

October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from September's cool 10.8°C (51.4°F) to a wintry 4.5°C (40.1°F). Ballangen's nights in October maintain a consistent average of 1.7°C (35.1°F), demonstrating a minimal differential from its daytime temperature.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Ballangen, in October, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 88mm (3.46") of accumulated precipitation. In Ballangen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 851mm (33.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ballangen are January through June, September through December. In Ballangen, during October, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 145mm (5.71") of snow. In Ballangen, during the entire year, snow falls for 92.6 days and aggregates up to 2144mm (84.41") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Ballangen, the average seawater temperature in October is 8.8°C (47.8°F).
Note: Swimming in 8.8°C (47.8°F) feels unbearing at 13°C (55.4°F) and can be life-risking below 10°C (50°F), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Ballangen is 9h and 12min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:16 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 15:08 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during October translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ballangen during October are 4.5°C (40.1°F) and 1.7°C (35.1°F) respectively.

In Ballangen, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

In Ballangen, Norway, in October, during 15.3 rainfall days, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Ballangen, during October, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 145mm (5.71") of snow.

In Ballangen, Norway, the average seawater temperature in October is 8.8°C (47.8°F). Swimming in 8.8°C (47.8°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

In Ballangen, Norway, the average day length in October is 9h and 12min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:16 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 15:08 CET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Ballangen, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Ballangen, Norway, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • Average high temperature in October: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 1.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • Average pressure in October: 1009.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1001.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • Average wind speed in October: 12.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • Average rainfall in October: 88mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (51mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in October: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • Average snowfall in October: 145mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (508mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in October: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in October: 8.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (3.6°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • Average daylight in October: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • 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 February, March and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in October: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in October
Ballangen, Norway

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April and May (8km).