October weather forecastRiedholz, Switzerland

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Riedholz, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.9°C (57°F) and an average low of 4.5°C (40.1°F).

Temperature

October reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a refreshing 18.8°C (65.8°F) in September to a moderate 13.9°C (57°F). An average low-temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F) is expected in Riedholz during October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Riedholz is 83%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Riedholz. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 652mm (25.67") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Riedholz, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 19:09 CEST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 17:14 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 Riedholz 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. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Riedholz, is 13.9°C (57°F), while the low-temperature averages to 4.5°C (40.1°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Riedholz, Switzerland, is 83%.

In Riedholz, during October, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow.

In October, the average day length in Riedholz is 10h and 52min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 19:09 CEST. On the last day of the month, in Riedholz, Switzerland, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 17:14 CET.

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

In Riedholz, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Riedholz, Switzerland.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Riedholz, Switzerland, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Riedholz, 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
Riedholz, 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
Riedholz, 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
Riedholz, 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
Riedholz, 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
Riedholz, 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
Riedholz, 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
Riedholz, 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
Riedholz, Switzerland

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 54min

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 18min

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
Riedholz, 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
Riedholz, 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
Riedholz, 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
Riedholz, 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).