October weather forecast
Épalinges, Switzerland

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Épalinges, Switzerland, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 5.7°C (42.3°F) and 14.1°C (57.4°F).

Temperature

The start of October comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from an enjoyable 18.3°C (64.9°F) in September to a still refreshing 14.1°C (57.4°F). Épalinges records an average nighttime low of 5.7°C (42.3°F) in October.

Humidity

In Épalinges, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Épalinges, in October, during 12.7 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Épalinges, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.5 days and collects up to 834mm (32.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Épalinges. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Épalinges, Switzerland, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.1 days and aggregates up to 721mm (28.39") of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 19:13 CEST. On the last day of October, in Épalinges, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:19 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 Épalinges, the average sunshine in October is 7.1h.

UV index

In Épalinges, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Épalinges in October?
The high-temperature, in October, in Épalinges, is 14.1°C (57.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 5.7°C (42.3°F).
What is the average humidity in October in Épalinges?
In Épalinges, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.
How much does it rain in Épalinges in October?
In October, in Épalinges, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout October, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it start snowing in Épalinges?
October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in October in Épalinges?
In October, the average day length in Épalinges is 10h and 54min.
When are sunrise and sunset in October in Épalinges?
On the first day of October in Épalinges, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 19:13 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:19 CET.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Épalinges?
On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Épalinges, Switzerland, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.
How long on average sun shines in October in Épalinges?
In October, the average sunshine duration in Épalinges, Switzerland, is 7.1h.
How high is the UV index in October in Épalinges?
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Épalinges, Switzerland, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average temperature in October
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in October: 14.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 5.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.2°C).

Average pressure in October - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average pressure in October
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in October: 1018.4mbar

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 - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average wind speed in October
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in October - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average humidity in October
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in October - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average rainfall in October
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in October: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (38mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in October
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in October - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average snowfall in October
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in October: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in October
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

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: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in October
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).

Average UV index in October - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average UV index in October
Épalinges, 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 - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in October
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October - Épalinges, Switzerland
Average visibility in October
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in October: 9km

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

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