October weather forecast
Olten, Switzerland

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Olten, Switzerland, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.9°C (57°F) and 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Temperature

Olten's weather in October involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from September's enjoyable 18.8°C (65.8°F) to a mild 13.9°C (57°F). During the month of October, Olten anticipates a mean low-temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Humidity

In Olten, the average relative humidity in October is 83%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout October, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Olten, there are 190.8 rainfall days, and 880mm (34.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Olten are January through May, October through December. 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, in Olten, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 652mm (25.67") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Olten is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of October in Olten, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 19:07 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 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 in Olten is 6.3h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Olten. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in October translates into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Olten?
In October, in Olten, the average high-temperature is 13.9°C (57°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.5°C (40.1°F).
What is the average humidity in October in Olten?
The average relative humidity in October is 83%.
How much does it rain in Olten in October?
In Olten, Switzerland, during October, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.
When does it start snowing in Olten?
October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Olten have in October?
The average day length in October in Olten is 10h and 52min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Olten?
On the first day of October in Olten, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 19:07 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 17:12 CET.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Olten?
On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Olten, Switzerland, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.
How long on average sun shines in October in Olten?
The average sunshine duration in October in Olten, Switzerland, is 6.3h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Olten?
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in October in Olten?
In October, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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
Olten, 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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