October weather forecast
Dottikon, Switzerland

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Dottikon, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between 4.8°C (40.6°F) and 14.6°C (58.3°F).

Temperature

The onset of October comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a refreshing 19.9°C (67.8°F) in September to a mild 14.6°C (58.3°F). An average low-temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F) is noted during the nights in October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dottikon, in October, during 12.3 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dottikon, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 712mm (28.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Dottikon, Switzerland. October is the first month it typically snows in Dottikon. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 24mm (0.94") of snow. In Dottikon, Switzerland, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.6 days and aggregates up to 964mm (37.95") of snow.

Daylight

In Dottikon, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 19:06 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 17:11 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 Dottikon, the average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Dottikon is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Dottikon?
Dottikon in October has an average high-temperature of 14.6°C (58.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F).
What is the average humidity in October in Dottikon?
In Dottikon, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in October is 83%.
How much does it rain in Dottikon in October?
In Dottikon, Switzerland, during October, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.
When does it start snowing in Dottikon?
October is the first month it typically snows in Dottikon. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 24mm (0.94") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in October in Dottikon?
The average day length in October in Dottikon, Switzerland, is 10h and 52min.
When are sunrise and sunset in October in Dottikon?
On the first day of October in Dottikon, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 19:06 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 17:11 CET.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Dottikon?
On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Dottikon, Switzerland, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.
How many hours of sunshine does Dottikon have in October?
The average sunshine duration in October in Dottikon, Switzerland, is 6.1h.
What is the UV index intensity in October in Dottikon?
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Dottikon, Switzerland, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Dottikon, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in October: 14.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (24.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.1°C).

Average pressure in October
Dottikon, 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
Dottikon, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Dottikon, 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
Dottikon, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in October: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (82mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (38mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Dottikon, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Dottikon, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in October: 24mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (232mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Dottikon, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Dottikon, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Dottikon, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in October
Dottikon, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Dottikon, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Dottikon, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).

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