October weather forecastKirkenes, Norway
October
Weather in October
October in Kirkenes witnesses a steady transition from autumn to the preliminary stages of winter. The weather alternates between mild and frosty, offering temperatures as low as 0.1°C (32.2°F). The crisper air and the mounting frequency of rainfall strongly hint at the impending arrival of winter. While November is colder with increased snowfall, October holds out with its autumnesque charm. October's weather unfurls a panorama of changing seasons, offering an intermingling of autumnal hues and winter chills.Temperature
Kirkenes's progression into October involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 10°C (50°F) in September to a cold 3°C (37.4°F). In Kirkenes, the October nights are characterized by an average low-temperature of 0.1°C (32.2°F), a minor dip from daytime readings.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In October, in Kirkenes, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout October, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109 rainfall days, and 292mm (11.5") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Kirkenes are January through June, September through December. In Kirkenes, during October, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 81mm (3.19") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 114.2 snowfall days, and 652mm (25.67") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 8h and 58min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:21 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 14:02 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 Kirkenes, the average sunshine in October is 3.8h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during October translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average high temperature in October: 3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.3°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 0.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.8°C).
Average pressure in October
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average pressure in October: 1009.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1002.9mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average wind speed in October: 18.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (21.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14.7km/h).
Average humidity in October
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average humidity in October: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average rainfall in October: 26mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (15mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in October
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average snowfall in October: 81mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (95mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average snowfall days in October: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average daylight in October: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average sunshine days in October: 11.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January, July and August (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Kirkenes, 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 January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average cloud cover in October: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 54).
Average visibility in October
Kirkenes, Norway
- Average visibility in October: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and April (8km).
