October weather forecastStromness, United Kingdom
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Stromness, United Kingdom, is another fresh autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.2°C (50.4°F) and max 11.5°C (52.7°F).Temperature
Stromness in October witnesses an average high-temperature of a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F), indicating a slight variation from September's 13.2°C (55.8°F). During October, Stromness's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F), barely dropping from the daytime highs.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Stromness, during October, the rain falls for 21.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation. In Stromness, during the entire year, the rain falls for 233.4 days and collects up to 572mm (22.52") of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Stromness.Sea temperature
In October, the average sea temperature in Stromness is 12.3°C (54.1°F).Note: Without suitable protection, venturing into 12.3°C (54.1°F) waters cooler than 10°C (50°F) can lead to pronounced cold shock and rapid breaths.
Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Stromness is 10h and 12min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:46 pm BST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:23 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 Stromness, the average sunshine in October is 3.9h.UV index
In Stromness, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In October, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in October: 11.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 10.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.5°C).
Average pressure in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in October: 1009.4mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.7mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in October: 33.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (38.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (22.5km/h).
Average humidity in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in October: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (75%).
Average rainfall in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in October: 59mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (30mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in October: 21.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (15.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in October: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and March (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in October: 12.3°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 (7.3°C).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in October: 3h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in October: 7.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in October: 64
The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 56).
Average visibility in October
Stromness, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in October: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (9km).
