October weather forecastGals, Switzerland

October weather for Gals, Switzerland: October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Gals, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. October, the same as September, in Gals, Switzerland, is a moderate autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.6°C (56.5°F) and an average low of 4.5°C (40.1°F).

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Gals, Switzerland, is a moderate autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.6°C (56.5°F) and an average low of 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Gals experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from an enjoyable 18.1°C (64.6°F) in September to a moderate 13.6°C (56.5°F). October nights observe an average temperature dip to a wintry 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 84%.

Rainfall

In Gals, in October, during 12.9 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gals, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.2 days and collects up to 566mm (22.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Gals. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, in Gals, there are 31.2 snowfall days, and 238mm (9.37") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Gals 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 Gals, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:16 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 Gals is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Gals, is 13.6°C (56.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to 4.5°C (40.1°F).

In October, the average relative humidity in Gals is 84%.

In Gals, Switzerland, in October, during 12.9 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows in Gals, Switzerland. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.

In October, the average day length in Gals is 10h and 53min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 19:11 CEST. On the last day of the month, in Gals, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:16 CET.

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

In Gals, the average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Gals, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in October: 13.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 4.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Gals, 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
Gals, 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
Gals, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in October: 84%

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

Average rainfall in October
Gals, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in October: 42mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (27mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Gals, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Gals, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in October: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (65mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Gals, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gals, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Gals, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Gals, 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
Gals, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in October: 46

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

Average visibility in October
Gals, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in October: 8km

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