October weather forecastUppsala, Sweden

October

Weather in October

As autumn deepens in October, Uppsala residents experience cooler weather and shorter days. The first snowfall since May, although minimal, indicates the gradual approach of winter, a drastic change from just six months ago. The duration of daylight lessens considerably, giving fewer sunlit hours compared to the summer. Expectations for November include plummeting temperatures and lengthier periods of limited daylight. The climatic modifications suggest a shift towards the frosty winter months, entailing careful preparations by the city residents.

Temperature

The shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 16.3°C (61.3°F) to a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F). Uppsala anticipates an average minimum temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F) in the month of October.

Humidity

In Uppsala, the average relative humidity in October is 83%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout October, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Uppsala, Sweden, there are 133.9 rainfall days, and 332mm (13.07") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Uppsala, Sweden. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.3 snowfall days, and 410mm (16.14") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Uppsala, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of October in Uppsala, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:21 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 15:56 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 Uppsala is 4.2h.

UV index

In Uppsala, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in October leads to these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in October, in Uppsala, is 9.5°C (49.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 4.1°C (39.4°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Uppsala, Sweden, is 83%.

In Uppsala, in October, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.

October is the first month it typically snows in Uppsala, Sweden. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

In October, the average day length in Uppsala, Sweden, is 10h and 8min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:21 CEST. On the last day of the month, in Uppsala, Sweden, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 15:56 CET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Uppsala, Sweden, 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 Uppsala, Sweden, is 4.2h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Uppsala, Sweden, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to 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

16.3°C

9.5°C

4.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.6km/h

12.5km/h

12.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.2

16.2

13.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Uppsala, Sweden

Average high temperature in October: 9.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1°C).

Average low temperature in October: 4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.9°C).

Average pressure in October
Uppsala, Sweden

Average pressure in October: 1013.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Uppsala, Sweden

Average wind speed in October: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in October
Uppsala, Sweden

Average humidity in October: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Uppsala, Sweden

Average rainfall in October: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (15mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Uppsala, Sweden

Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Uppsala, Sweden

Average snowfall in October: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (90mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Uppsala, Sweden

Average snowfall days in October: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October: 10h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine in October: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Uppsala, Sweden

Average sunshine days in October: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Uppsala, Sweden

Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 1).