October weather forecast
Fontainemelon, Switzerland

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Fontainemelon, Switzerland, is a moderate autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.2°C (55.8°F) and an average low of 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Temperature

The onset of October aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from an enjoyable 17.7°C (63.9°F) in September to a moderate 13.2°C (55.8°F). An average low-temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F) is expected in Fontainemelon during October.

Humidity

In Fontainemelon, the average relative humidity in October is 85%.

Rainfall

In Fontainemelon, Switzerland, during October, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 75mm (2.95") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 194.2 rainfall days, and 1126mm (44.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fontainemelon. October is the first month it typically snows in Fontainemelon. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 49mm (1.93") of snow. Throughout the year, in Fontainemelon, there are 79.1 snowfall days, and 2024mm (79.69") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fontainemelon, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 52min.
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 Fontainemelon, sunrise is at 07:14 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 October, the average sunshine in Fontainemelon, Switzerland, is 6.1h.

UV index

In Fontainemelon, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Fontainemelon?
The average high-temperature, in October, in Fontainemelon, is 13.2°C (55.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F).
What is the average humidity in October in Fontainemelon?
In October, the average relative humidity is 85%.
How many days does it rain in October in Fontainemelon?
In Fontainemelon, in October, during 14.9 rainfall days, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start to snow in Fontainemelon?
October is the first month it typically snows in Fontainemelon. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 49mm (1.93") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Fontainemelon have in October?
In Fontainemelon, Switzerland, the average day length in October is 10h and 52min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Fontainemelon?
On the first day of October in Fontainemelon, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 19:11 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:17 CET.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Fontainemelon?
On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, 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 Fontainemelon have in October?
In Fontainemelon, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.1h.
What is the UV index reading in October in Fontainemelon?
In Fontainemelon, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Fontainemelon, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in October: 13.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 4.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3°C).

Average pressure in October
Fontainemelon, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in October: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Fontainemelon, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Fontainemelon, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in October: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (81%).

Average rainfall in October
Fontainemelon, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in October: 75mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (140mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (59mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Fontainemelon, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Fontainemelon, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in October: 49mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (515mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Fontainemelon, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fontainemelon, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Fontainemelon, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in October: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Fontainemelon, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Fontainemelon, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in October: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).

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