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's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 12.7°C (54.9°F) in September to a frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F). An average minimum temperature of 0.2°C (32.4°F) is recorded during the month of October.Humidity
July, August and October, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Riddes.Rainfall
In Riddes, in October, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 206.5 rainfall days, and 851mm (33.5") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Riddes, Switzerland, are January through May, September through December. In Riddes, in October, during 0.2 snowfall days, 1mm (0.04") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.6 snowfall days, and 419mm (16.5") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 19:10 CEST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 17:18 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 6.8h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during October translates into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Riddes in October?
What is the least humid month in Riddes?
What is the average humidity in October in Riddes?
How many days does it rain in October in Riddes?
How many days does it snow in October in Riddes?
How many hours of daylight does Riddes have in October?
When are sunrise and sunset in October in Riddes?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Riddes?
How many hours of sunshine does Riddes have in October?
What is the UV index intensity in October in Riddes?
Average temperature in October
Riddes, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in October: 8.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.2°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 0.2°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (6.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.8°C).
Average pressure in October
Riddes, Switzerland
- Average pressure in October: 1018.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Riddes, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in October: 7.4km/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
Riddes, Switzerland
- Average humidity in October: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (79%).
Average rainfall in October
Riddes, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in October: 49mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (110mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (45mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Riddes, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in October: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Riddes, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in October: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (110mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Riddes, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Riddes, Switzerland
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min
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 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Riddes, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in October: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (4.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Riddes, Switzerland
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and March (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Riddes, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in October
Riddes, Switzerland
- Average visibility in October: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and September (7km).
