October weather forecast
Gontenschwil, Switzerland

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Gontenschwil, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.5°C (40.1°F) and max 13.9°C (57°F).

Temperature

Gontenschwil's progression into October involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 18.8°C (65.8°F) in September to a moderate 13.9°C (57°F). Gontenschwil experiences a consistent average temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F) throughout the nights in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Gontenschwil is 83%.

Rainfall

In October, in Gontenschwil, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout October, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gontenschwil, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190.8 days and collects up to 880mm (34.65") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Gontenschwil. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 652mm (25.67") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gontenschwil, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 19:06 CEST. On the last day of October, in Gontenschwil, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 17:12 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

The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during October leads to these advisories:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gontenschwil in October?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Gontenschwil during October are 13.9°C (57°F) and 4.5°C (40.1°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in October in Gontenschwil?
In Gontenschwil, the average relative humidity in October is 83%.
How much does it rain in Gontenschwil in October?
In Gontenschwil, in October, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it start snowing in Gontenschwil?
October is the first month it typically snows in Gontenschwil, Switzerland. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in October in Gontenschwil?
In October, the average day length in Gontenschwil, Switzerland, is 10h and 52min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Gontenschwil?
On the first day of October in Gontenschwil, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 19:06 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 17:12 CET.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Gontenschwil?
On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Gontenschwil, 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 Gontenschwil have in October?
The average sunshine duration in October in Gontenschwil is 6.3h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gontenschwil?
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gontenschwil.
What is the UV index reading in October in Gontenschwil?
In Gontenschwil, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October - Gontenschwil, Switzerland
Average temperature in October
Gontenschwil, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in October: 13.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 4.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.4°C).

Average pressure in October - Gontenschwil, Switzerland
Average pressure in October
Gontenschwil, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in October: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Gontenschwil, Switzerland
Average wind speed in October
Gontenschwil, 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 (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in October - Gontenschwil, Switzerland
Average humidity in October
Gontenschwil, 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 (78%).

Average rainfall in October - Gontenschwil, Switzerland
Average rainfall in October
Gontenschwil, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in October: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (106mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (45mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Gontenschwil, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in October
Gontenschwil, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in October - Gontenschwil, Switzerland
Average snowfall in October
Gontenschwil, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in October: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (153mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October - Gontenschwil, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in October
Gontenschwil, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Gontenschwil, Switzerland
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gontenschwil, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October - Gontenschwil, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in October
Gontenschwil, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.6 days).

Average UV index in October - Gontenschwil, Switzerland
Average UV index in October
Gontenschwil, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October - Gontenschwil, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in October
Gontenschwil, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October - Gontenschwil, Switzerland
Average visibility in October
Gontenschwil, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in October: 8km

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

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