October weather forecastOldham, United Kingdom

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Oldham, United Kingdom, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.5°C (54.5°F) and 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Temperature

Oldham's progression into October involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a moderate 15.8°C (60.4°F) in September to a fresh 12.5°C (54.5°F). Oldham's nighttime temperature during October is consistently averaged at a frosty 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Oldham, in October, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation. In Oldham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.2 days and collects up to 500mm (19.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Oldham.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Oldham, United Kingdom, is 10h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:44 pm BST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:37 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

In October, the average sunshine in Oldham, United Kingdom, is 3.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Oldham, United Kingdom, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October translates into the following guidance:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Oldham, records 12.5°C (54.5°F), while the low-temperature is 6.7°C (44.1°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Oldham, United Kingdom, is 88%.

In Oldham, during October, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.

In Oldham, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in May through October.

In Oldham, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

In Oldham, the average day length in October is 10h and 34min.

On the first day of October in Oldham, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:44 pm BST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:37 pm GMT.

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

The average sunshine duration in October in Oldham, United Kingdom, is 3.7h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in October: 12.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 6.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.1°C).

Average pressure in October
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in October: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in October: 15.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in October
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in October: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (81%).

Average rainfall in October
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in October: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (56mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in October: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (38mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 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
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 3h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in October: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in October: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in October
Oldham, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in October: 8km

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