October weather forecastForfar, United Kingdom

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Forfar, United Kingdom, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11°C (51.8°F) and 6.5°C (43.7°F).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during October, decreasing from a refreshing 14.2°C (57.6°F) in September to a cool 11°C (51.8°F). Forfar registers a subtle dip to an average of 6.5°C (43.7°F) during the nights of October.

Humidity

In Forfar, the average relative humidity in October is 87%.

Rainfall

In Forfar, during October, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. In Forfar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.5 days and collects up to 159mm (6.26") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Forfar.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Forfar is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:45 pm BST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 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 February and October, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In Forfar, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 11°C (51.8°F) and a low-temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F).

In Forfar, the average relative humidity in October is 87%.

In Forfar, during October, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.

May through October are months without snowfall.

In Forfar, United Kingdom, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

In Forfar, the average day length in October is 10h and 22min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:45 pm BST. On the last day of the month, in Forfar, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm GMT.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Forfar, and the time zone changes from BST to GMT. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am.

The months with the least sunshine are February and October, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

In Forfar, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in October is 4.2h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Forfar, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in October: 11°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.1°C).

Average pressure in October
Forfar, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in October: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Forfar, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in October: 16.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Forfar, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in October: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (82%).

Average rainfall in October
Forfar, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in October: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (21mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Forfar, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Forfar, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Forfar, 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 May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Forfar, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Forfar, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Forfar, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Forfar, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in October: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in October
Forfar, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

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