October weather forecast
Murmansk, Russia

October in Murmansk brings about a significant drop in high temperatures, with the median falling to 3.6°C (38.5°F). The city enters the brink of winter as snowfall precipitates from the beginning of the month. Daylight hours dwindle further, and mists often shroud the city. The increasingly chilly temperatures herald the approach of the harsh Murmansk winter in November.

Temperature

Start of October in Murmansk brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's fresh 10°C (50°F) to a cold 3.6°C (38.5°F). Murmansk notes a steady average temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F) during the nights of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Murmansk is 83%.

Rainfall

In Murmansk, during October, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. In Murmansk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.5 days and collects up to 494mm (19.45") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Murmansk are January through June, September through December. In October, snow falls for 9 days. In Murmansk, during the entire year, snow falls for 138 days.

Sea temperature

In Murmansk, in October, the average water temperature is 6.9°C (44.4°F).
Note: While a brief time in 6.9°C (44.4°F) at 13°C (55.4°F) is already bracing, plunging below 10°C (50°F) can severely affect breathing and introduce a cold shock, relying on your physical state.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of October in Murmansk, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:04 and sunset at 15:57 MSK.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Murmansk is 1.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Murmansk are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 0 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.