October weather forecastUmeå, Sweden

October

Weather in October

The weather in October in Umeå emphasises the steady encroachment of winter. Though October experiences a significant drop in temperature from September, it is not as harsh as the impending winter months. The autumn foliage reaches its zenith creating a colourful canopy. The shorter days usher in longer and colder nights, preparing the city for the forthcoming winter season. The snow makes its first appearance after the summer marking the onset of winter.

Temperature

In Umeå, the average high-temperature in October drops from a mild 13.3°C (55.9°F) in September to a chilly 6.5°C (43.7°F). Umeå records a slight downturn to an average an icy 2.9°C (37.2°F) during the nights of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout October, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Umeå, there are 126.6 rainfall days, and 418mm (16.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Umeå are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Umeå. Throughout October, in the average 3.6 snowfall days, it receives 22mm (0.87") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 84.8 snowfall days, and 915mm (36.02") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In October, the average sea temperature in Umeå is 8°C (46.4°F).
Note: Swimming in 8°C (46.4°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of October in Umeå, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:07 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 15:26 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 October, the average sunshine in Umeå is 4.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During October, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Updated: Feb 2, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Umeå, records 6.5°C (43.7°F), while the low-temperature is 2.9°C (37.2°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Umeå, Sweden, is 82%.

In October, in Umeå, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout October, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 3.6 snowfall days, it receives 22mm (0.87") of snow.

In October, the average sea temperature in Umeå, Sweden, is 8°C (46.4°F). Swimming in 8°C (46.4°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

The average day length in October in Umeå, Sweden, is 9h and 47min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:07 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 15:26 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.

In October, the average sunshine duration in Umeå, Sweden, is 4.7h.

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

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

13.3°C

6.5°C

2.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.5km/h

17.1km/h

17.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

3.6

9.4

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.6

14.3

10.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Umeå, Sweden

Average high temperature in October: 6.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-3.5°C).

Average low temperature in October: 2.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.6°C).

Average pressure in October
Umeå, Sweden

Average pressure in October: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.3mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Umeå, Sweden

Average wind speed in October: 16.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13km/h).

Average humidity in October
Umeå, Sweden

Average humidity in October: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Umeå, Sweden

Average rainfall in October: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Umeå, Sweden

Average rainfall days in October: 11.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Umeå, Sweden

Average snowfall in October: 22mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (199mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Umeå, Sweden

Average snowfall days in October: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Umeå, Sweden

Average sea temperature in October: 8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (0°C).

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

Average daylight in October: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine in October: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Umeå, Sweden

Average sunshine days in October: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Umeå, Sweden

Average UV index in October: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).