Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
October
Weather in October
Temperature
October is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from 19.9°C (67.8°F) in September to a still refreshing 14.5°C (58.1°F). Horgen experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 5°C (41°F) during October nights.Humidity
In Horgen, the average relative humidity in October is 83%.Rainfall
In Horgen, during October, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.8 rainfall days, and 471mm (18.54") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Horgen, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.3 days and aggregates up to 305mm (12.01") of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 19:05 CEST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:10 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 6.1h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in October leads to these recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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When are sunrise and sunset in October?
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Average temperature in October
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in October: 14.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.2°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 5°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.2°C).
Average pressure in October
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average pressure in October: 1018.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.7mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in October: 6.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6km/h).
Average humidity in October
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average humidity in October: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).
Average rainfall in October
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in October: 36mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in October: 3mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (85mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Horgen, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Horgen, 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
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in October: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in October
Horgen, Switzerland
- Average visibility in October: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are April, July and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).
