The
October narrative in the chronicles of
Haparanda’s weather recount the beauty of autumn falling deeper into the season. The dwindling daylight hours correspond to the falling leaves, marking the onset of the silent winter. Rain showers grace the city, recording 64mm (2.52") precipitation much akin to the previous month. The temperatures, noted between -0.6°C (30.9°F) and 4.9°C (40.8°F), contribute to the frost serenading the autumn leaves.
Temperature
During the transition into October, Haparanda observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 11.6°C (52.9°F) in
September to a cold 4.9°C (40.8°F). During the month of October, Haparanda experiences a steady low-temperature average of -0.6°C (30.9°F).
Rainfall
During October, Haparanda regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation. Throughout the year, 590mm (23.23") of rain is accumulated.
Sea temperature
In Haparanda,
Sweden, the average seawater temperature in October is 7.5°C (45.5°F).
Note: Swimming in 7.5°C (45.5°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.
Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Haparanda is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 18:50 EEST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 08:15 and sunset at 15:58 EET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 04:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from EEST to EET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30.
March 2025, at 03:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from EET to EEST.