October weather forecastMaggia, Switzerland

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Maggia, Switzerland, is another fresh autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.5°C (52.7°F) and 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Temperature

The onset of October entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a refreshing 16.5°C (61.7°F) in September to a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F). October nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Maggia is 80%.

Rainfall

In Maggia, in October, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 119mm (4.69") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Maggia, there are 200.8 rainfall days, and 1253mm (49.33") 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 1 snowfall days, it receives 14mm (0.55") of snow. Throughout the year, in Maggia, there are 63.5 snowfall days, and 1500mm (59.06") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Maggia, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of October in Maggia, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 19:05 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 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

In October, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 11.5°C (52.7°F) and 3.4°C (38.1°F) respectively.

In October, the average relative humidity in Maggia, Switzerland, is 80%.

In October, in Maggia, Switzerland, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout October, 119mm (4.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows in Maggia, Switzerland. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 14mm (0.55") of snow.

In October, the average day length is 10h and 55min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 19:05 CEST. On the last day of the month, in Maggia, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:12 CET.

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

The average sunshine duration in October in Maggia is 6.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Maggia, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in October: 11.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.9°C).

Average pressure in October
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in October: 1018.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in October: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in October
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in October: 119mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (164mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (45mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in October: 14mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (334mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in October: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (3.1 days).

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

Average cloud cover in October
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Maggia, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in October: 8km

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