October weather forecastLeknes, Norway

October

Weather in October

October significantly marks the shift in Leknes towards chillier days. Mean temperature decreases, promoting the arrival of wintry layers. The fall in sea temperature also mirrors this transition, making an Atlantic dip less appealing. Rainfall intensifies again, necessitating regular use of waterproof attire. Yet, the scattering of autumn leaves in various hues invigorates the scenic beauty.

Temperature

Start of October brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from September's fresh 11°C (51.8°F) to a frosty 7°C (44.6°F). Leknes, in October, registers a nighttime average temperature of 4°C (39.2°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 27 days and typically aggregates up to 164mm (6.46") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In October, the average sea temperature in Leknes is 9.4°C (48.9°F).
Note: Diving into 9.4°C (48.9°F) when it's under 10°C (50°F) can cause immediate cold shock symptoms, marked by hyperventilation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:29 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 15:22 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 Leknes, the average sunshine in October is 2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Leknes are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 0 during October morphs into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In October, in Leknes, the average high-temperature is 7°C (44.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 4°C (39.2°F).

October is the month with the most rainfall in Leknes, Norway. Rain falls for 27 days and accumulates 164mm (6.46") of precipitation.

In Leknes, during October, the rain falls for 27 days and regularly aggregates up to 164mm (6.46") of precipitation.

In Leknes, Norway, the average seawater temperature in October is 9.4°C (48.9°F). Swimming in 9.4°C (48.9°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

In October, the average day length in Leknes, Norway, is 9h and 14min.

On the first day of October in Leknes, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:29 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 15:22 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in October is 2h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Leknes, Norway, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 0. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average temperature in October
Leknes, Norway

Average high temperature in October: 7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (14°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (1°C).

Average low temperature in October: 4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3°C).

Average rainfall in October
Leknes, Norway

Average rainfall in October: 164mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (164mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (49mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Leknes, Norway

Average rainfall days in October: 27 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May and June (16 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Leknes, Norway

Average sea temperature in October: 9.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.3°C).

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

Average daylight in October: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

Average sunshine in October: 2h

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 0h).

Average UV index in October
Leknes, Norway

Average UV index in October: 0

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 0).