October weather forecast
Shieldaig, United Kingdom

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Shieldaig, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 10.6°C (51.1°F) and min 7.5°C (45.5°F).

Temperature

In October, Shieldaig's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a fresh 10.6°C (51.1°F), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month. The month of October in Shieldaig is marked by an average minimum temperature of 7.5°C (45.5°F), slightly cooler than its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Shieldaig is 84%.

Rainfall

In Shieldaig, during October, the rain falls for 19.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shieldaig, there are 239.3 rainfall days, and 778mm (30.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.5 snowfall days, and 180mm (7.09") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shieldaig, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of October in Shieldaig, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:56 pm BST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:38 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 is 3.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Shieldaig is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shieldaig in October?
The high-temperature, in October, in Shieldaig, is 10.6°C (51.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 7.5°C (45.5°F).
What is the average humidity in October in Shieldaig?
The average relative humidity in October in Shieldaig, United Kingdom, is 84%.
How many days does it rain in October in Shieldaig?
In Shieldaig, during October, the rain falls for 19.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.
When does it start snowing in Shieldaig?
October is the first month it typically snows in Shieldaig, United Kingdom. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in October in Shieldaig?
In Shieldaig, the average day length in October is 10h and 19min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Shieldaig?
On the first day of October in Shieldaig, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:56 pm BST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:38 pm GMT.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Shieldaig?
On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Shieldaig, and the time zone changes from BST to GMT. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am.
How many hours of sunshine does Shieldaig have in October?
In Shieldaig, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in October is 3.7h.
How high is the UV index in October in Shieldaig?
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average snowfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in October - Shieldaig, United Kingdom
Average temperature in October
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in October: 10.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (14.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 7.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2.8°C).

Average pressure in October - Shieldaig, United Kingdom
Average pressure in October
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in October: 1009.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (1005.1mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Shieldaig, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in October
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in October: 20km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (25.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (14.2km/h).

Average humidity in October - Shieldaig, United Kingdom
Average humidity in October
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in October: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).

Average rainfall in October - Shieldaig, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in October
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in October: 86mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (90mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (37mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Shieldaig, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in October
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (17.5 days).

Average snowfall in October - Shieldaig, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in October
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in October: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (62mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October - Shieldaig, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in October
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Shieldaig, United Kingdom
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October - Shieldaig, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in October
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in October: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (9.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).

Average UV index in October - Shieldaig, United Kingdom
Average UV index in October
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May and June (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 - Shieldaig, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in October
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in October: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 60).

Average visibility in October - Shieldaig, United Kingdom
Average visibility in October
Shieldaig, 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).

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