October weather forecast
Lichtensteig, Switzerland

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Lichtensteig, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3.3°C (37.9°F) and an average high of 12.6°C (54.7°F).

Temperature

October indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from September's comfortable 16.9°C (62.4°F) to a cool 12.6°C (54.7°F). An average low-temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F) is recorded during the nights in October.

Humidity

In Lichtensteig, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in October is 82%.

Rainfall

In October, in Lichtensteig, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout October, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated. In Lichtensteig, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.6 days and collects up to 714mm (28.11") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lichtensteig, Switzerland, are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Lichtensteig. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 36mm (1.42") of snow. Throughout the year, in Lichtensteig, there are 53.4 snowfall days, and 1344mm (52.91") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Lichtensteig is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 19:03 CEST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:08 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 Lichtensteig is 6.2h.

UV index

In Lichtensteig, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Lichtensteig?
In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lichtensteig, Switzerland, are 12.6°C (54.7°F) and 3.3°C (37.9°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in October in Lichtensteig?
In October, the average relative humidity in Lichtensteig, Switzerland, is 82%.
How much does it rain in Lichtensteig in October?
In Lichtensteig, in October, during 9.5 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start to snow in Lichtensteig?
October is the first month it typically snows in Lichtensteig. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 36mm (1.42") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in October in Lichtensteig?
In October, the average day length in Lichtensteig is 10h and 52min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Lichtensteig?
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 19:03 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:08 CET.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Lichtensteig?
On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Lichtensteig, 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 Lichtensteig have in October?
In Lichtensteig, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.2h.
How high is the UV index in October in Lichtensteig?
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Lichtensteig is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in October: 12.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 3.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Lichtensteig, 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 (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in October: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in October
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in October: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (36mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in October: 36mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (417mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Lichtensteig, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Lichtensteig, 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 November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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

The month with the highest visibility is July (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).

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