October weather forecastAvenches, Switzerland

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Avenches, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between 13.5°C (56.3°F) and 4.7°C (40.5°F).

Temperature

As Avenches, Switzerland, enters October, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a comfortable 17.8°C (64°F) of September to a mild 13.5°C (56.3°F). The low-temperature average for Avenches during October stands at a wintry 4.7°C (40.5°F).

Humidity

In Avenches, the average relative humidity in October is 82%.

Rainfall

In Avenches, during October, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Avenches, Switzerland, there are 104.2 rainfall days, and 215mm (8.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, in Avenches, there are 18.1 snowfall days, and 90mm (3.54") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 19:11 CEST. On the last day of October, in Avenches, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:17 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 Avenches, Switzerland, the average sunshine in October is 6.7h.

UV index

In Avenches, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 13.5°C (56.3°F) and a low-temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F).

In Avenches, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in October is 82%.

In Avenches, Switzerland, in October, during 6.3 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows in Avenches, Switzerland. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

The average day length in October in Avenches is 10h and 53min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 19:11 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:17 CET.

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

In Avenches, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.7h.

In Avenches, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in October: 13.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 4.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in October: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in October: 7.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in October: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (79%).

Average rainfall in October
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in October: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (26mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (8mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in October: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in October: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Avenches, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September and October (8km).