October weather forecastGällivare, Sweden

October weather for Gällivare, Sweden: October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Gällivare, Sweden, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. In Gällivare, Sweden, in October, during 10.9 snowfall days, 119mm (4.69") of snow is typically accumulated.

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Gällivare, Sweden, is another cold autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 1.7°C (35.1°F) and min -2.2°C (28°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature exhibits a considerable decrease in October, dropping from a cool 10.1°C (50.2°F) in September to an icy 1.7°C (35.1°F). The month of October shows a minor drop from daytime temperatures, generally recording a low average of -2.2°C (28°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 87%.

Rainfall

In Gällivare, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gällivare, Sweden, there are 111.3 rainfall days, and 432mm (17.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Gällivare, Sweden, in October, during 10.9 snowfall days, 119mm (4.69") of snow is typically accumulated. In Gällivare, during the entire year, snow falls for 129.7 days and aggregates up to 1268mm (49.92") of snow.

Daylight

In Gällivare, Sweden, the average length of the day in October is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:02 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 15:02 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

The average sunshine in October is 4.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Gällivare, 1.7°C (35.1°F) is the average high-temperature and -2.2°C (28°F) is the average low-temperature during October.

In Gällivare, Sweden, the average relative humidity in October is 87%.

In Gällivare, Sweden, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation.

In Gällivare, Sweden, in October, during 10.9 snowfall days, 119mm (4.69") of snow is typically accumulated.

In October, the average day length in Gällivare is 9h and 23min.

On the first day of October in Gällivare, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:02 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 15:02 CET.

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

In Gällivare, the average sunshine duration in October is 4.3h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Gällivare, Sweden, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Gällivare, Sweden

  • Average high temperature in October: 1.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-9.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: -2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-14.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Gällivare, Sweden

  • Average pressure in October: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Gällivare, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in October: 11.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and November (11km/h).

Average humidity in October
Gällivare, Sweden

  • Average humidity in October: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in October
Gällivare, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in October: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (21mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Gällivare, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Gällivare, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in October: 119mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (223mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Gällivare, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in October: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gällivare, Sweden

  • Average daylight in October: 9h and 24min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 20h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Gällivare, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in October: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Gällivare, Sweden

  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Gällivare, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in October: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in October
Gällivare, Sweden

  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and April (6km).