October weather forecastRisøyhamn, Norway

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is a frosty autumn month in Risøyhamn, Norway, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.1°C (44.8°F) and 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Temperature

With the onset of October, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from September's fresh 11.2°C (52.2°F) to a chilly 7.1°C (44.8°F). During the October nights, Risøyhamn's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a cold 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Risøyhamn is 74%.

Rainfall

In Risøyhamn, in October, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Risøyhamn, Norway, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 572mm (22.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Risøyhamn are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Risøyhamn. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 22mm (0.87") of snow. In Risøyhamn, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.4 days and aggregates up to 565mm (22.24") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 9h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:20 CEST. On the last day of October, in Risøyhamn, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 15:07 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

The average sunshine in October is 4.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Risøyhamn is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in October interprets into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Risøyhamn, Norway, during October is 7.1°C (44.8°F) and the low-temperature is 5.5°C (41.9°F).

In October, the average relative humidity in Risøyhamn is 74%.

In Risøyhamn, in October, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation.

October is the first month it typically snows in Risøyhamn. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 22mm (0.87") of snow.

The average day length in October in Risøyhamn, Norway, is 9h and 6min.

On the first day of October in Risøyhamn, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:20 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:14 and sunset at 15:07 CET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Risøyhamn, 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 in Risøyhamn, Norway, is 4.1h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Risøyhamn, Norway

  • Average high temperature in October: 7.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (12.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (1.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Risøyhamn, Norway

  • Average pressure in October: 1008.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Risøyhamn, Norway

  • Average wind speed in October: 24.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (29.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (18km/h).

Average humidity in October
Risøyhamn, Norway

  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and December (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Risøyhamn, Norway

  • Average rainfall in October: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (30mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Risøyhamn, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Risøyhamn, Norway

  • Average snowfall in October: 22mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (114mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Risøyhamn, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Risøyhamn, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in October: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).

Average UV index in October
Risøyhamn, Norway

  • Average UV index in October: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Risøyhamn, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in October: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 57).

Average visibility in October
Risøyhamn, Norway

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (8km).