Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
October
Weather in October
Temperature
Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during October reduces from September's 19.6°C (67.3°F) to a still refreshing 14.4°C (57.9°F). During October, the average low-temperature is recorded at an icy 4.6°C (40.3°F).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout October, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Benken, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.4 days and collects up to 704mm (27.72") of precipitation.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 9mm (0.35") of snow. In Benken, Switzerland, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.6 days and aggregates up to 729mm (28.7") of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 52min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 19:03 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:08 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 is 6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Benken in October?
What is the average humidity in October in Benken?
How many days does it rain in October?
When does it start to snow?
What is the average length of the day in October?
When is the sunrise / sunset in October?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October?
How long on average sun shines in October?
When is the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in October?
Average temperature in October
Benken, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in October: 14.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 4.6°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.3°C).
Average pressure in October
Benken, Switzerland
- Average pressure in October: 1018.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.7mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Benken, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in October: 6.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in October
Benken, Switzerland
- Average humidity in October: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).
Average rainfall in October
Benken, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in October: 47mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (29mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Benken, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September and November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Benken, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in October: 9mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (182mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Benken, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Benken, Switzerland
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Benken, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Benken, Switzerland
- Average UV index in October: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Benken, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in October: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
Benken, Switzerland
- Average visibility in October: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).
