October weather forecast
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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Weather in October

The return of winter conditions is confirmed in October with temperatures dropping below freezing. Amid this shift, relative humidity decreases to 77%, returning to its January level. Outdoor activities that require daylight become limited as daylight hours decrease. Snowfall days increase to 22, indicating an imminent return of the frozen landscape of Barentsburg. Despite the cold, rainfall persists over 4 days, hinting at the considerable wetness of the month.

Temperature

As Barentsburg enters October, the average high-temperature decreases from the an icy 2.9°C (37.2°F) of September to a subzero cold -2.6°C (27.3°F). Recording a slight decline in temperature during the nights, Barentsburg's October temperatures average at -6.6°C (20.1°F).

Humidity

January through April, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Barentsburg, in October, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation. In Barentsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73 days and collects up to 552mm (21.73") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Barentsburg are January through December. In October, in Barentsburg, snow falls for 22 days. In Barentsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 203 days.

Daylight

In Barentsburg, the average length of the day in October is 5h and 43min.
Updated: Jan 31, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

How cold is October in Barentsburg?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Barentsburg, is -2.6°C (27.3°F) and the average low-temperature is -6.6°C (20.1°F).

What is the least humid month in Barentsburg?

The months with the lowest humidity are January through April, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in October in Barentsburg?

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

How much does it rain in Barentsburg in October?

In Barentsburg, in October, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in October in Barentsburg?

In Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, during October, snow falls for 22 days.

What is the average length of the day in October in Barentsburg?

In October, the average day length in Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, is 5h and 43min.
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Average temperature in October
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average temperature in October - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average high temperature in October: -2.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (8.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (-9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: -6.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.7°C).

Average humidity in October
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average humidity in October - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average rainfall in October - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average rainfall in October: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (21mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average rainfall days in October - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average rainfall days in October: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (1 days).

Average snowfall days in October
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average snowfall days in October - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average snowfall days in October: 22 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (24 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1 days).

Average daylight in October
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Average daylight in October - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average daylight in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the longest days is September (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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