October weather forecastHertenstein, Switzerland

October weather for Hertenstein, Switzerland: October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Hertenstein, Switzerland, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. In Hertenstein, Switzerland, in October, during 11.2 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Hertenstein, Switzerland, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 13.4°C (56.1°F) and 4.6°C (40.3°F).

Temperature

October's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from an enjoyable 17.5°C (63.5°F) in September to a mild 13.4°C (56.1°F). Throughout October, an average low-temperature of 4.6°C (40.3°F) is expected in Hertenstein.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Hertenstein, Switzerland, in October, during 11.2 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 981mm (38.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Hertenstein. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Hertenstein, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 692mm (27.24") of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 19:05 CEST. On the last day of October, in Hertenstein, sunrise is at 07:08 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 October, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

In Hertenstein, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 13.4°C (56.1°F) and a low-temperature of 4.6°C (40.3°F).

In Hertenstein, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

In Hertenstein, in October, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation.

October is the first month it typically snows in Hertenstein, Switzerland. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.

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

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 19:05 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:11 CET.

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

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

In Hertenstein, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Hertenstein, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in October: 13.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.9°C).

Average pressure in October
Hertenstein, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in October: 1018.6mbar

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
Hertenstein, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in October: 6.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Hertenstein, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Hertenstein, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in October: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (52mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Hertenstein, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Hertenstein, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in October: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (169mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Hertenstein, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Hertenstein, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Hertenstein, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

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

Average cloud cover in October
Hertenstein, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Hertenstein, 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).