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
In October, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a refreshing 16.1°C (61°F) in September to a cool 12.7°C (54.9°F). In Durham, an average low-temperature of 7.6°C (45.7°F) is recorded during October nights.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Durham, in October, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. In Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.5 days and collects up to 403mm (15.87") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Durham, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Durham is 10h and 29min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:41 pm BST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:31 pm GMT.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from BST to GMT. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from GMT to BST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, October and November, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Durham in October?
What is the average humidity in October in Durham?
How much does it rain in Durham in October?
When it does not snow in Durham?
Does it snow in Durham in October?
How many hours of daylight does Durham have in October?
When are sunrise and sunset in October in Durham?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Durham?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Durham?
How many hours of sunshine does Durham have in October?
What is the UV index reading in October in Durham?
Average temperature in October
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in October: 12.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 7.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).
Average pressure in October
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in October: 1013mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.1mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in October: 16.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.9km/h).
Average humidity in October
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in October: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).
Average rainfall in October
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in October: 35mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in October: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in October
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in October: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in October: 4h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, October and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in October: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in October: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in October
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in October: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
