Weather in October
Temperature
The arrival of October records an average high-temperature of a still fresh 10.2°C (50.4°F), closely related to the 12.8°C (55°F) observed in September. October witnesses a minor deviation from daytime peaks, with an average nighttime temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F).Rainfall
In Shetland, in October, during 20.8 rainfall days, 142mm (5.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 201.6 rainfall days, and 1257mm (49.49") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Shetland, the average seawater temperature in October is 11.6°C (52.9°F).Note: Swimming in 11.6°C (52.9°F) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling, and going below 10°C (50°F) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.
Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Shetland is 10h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:36 pm BST. On the last day of October, in Shetland, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:09 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 Shetland is 2.2h.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in October: 10.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (5.5°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 6.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.5°C).
Average rainfall in October
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in October: 141.5mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (146mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (53.4mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in October: 20.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.8 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in October: 11.6°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.8°C).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 2h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Shetland, United Kingdom
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