October weather forecastShotts, United Kingdom

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Shotts, United Kingdom, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.1°C (43°F) and 11.2°C (52.2°F).

Temperature

The onset of October brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a moderate 14.2°C (57.6°F) in September to a cool 11.2°C (52.2°F). During October, the temperature is averaged to a low of 6.1°C (43°F) at night.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Shotts is 89%.

Rainfall

In Shotts, during October, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. In Shotts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 217.9 days and collects up to 576mm (22.68") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Shotts.

Daylight

In Shotts, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:50 pm BST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 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

February and October, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Shotts.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Shotts is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

October temperatures in Shotts, United Kingdom, vary between a high-temperature of 11.2°C (52.2°F) and a low-temperature of 6.1°C (43°F).

In October, the average relative humidity in Shotts is 89%.

In Shotts, during October, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

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

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

In Shotts, the average day length in October is 10h and 25min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:50 pm BST. On the last day of the month, in Shotts, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm GMT.

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

February and October, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In Shotts, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in October is 3.6h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Shotts, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in October: 11.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 6.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Shotts, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in October: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Shotts, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in October: 14.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Shotts, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in October: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (82%).

Average rainfall in October
Shotts, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in October: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (28mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Shotts, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Shotts, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (64mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Shotts, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.6 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
Shotts, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 3h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are April and June (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Shotts, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in October: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Shotts, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Shotts, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in October: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 57).

Average visibility in October
Shotts, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March and April (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (7km).