October weather forecast
Kriens, Switzerland

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Weather in October

October in Kriens sees the full arrival of autumn. Leaves continue to change and fall, painting the city with vivid hues of red, orange and gold. The first snowfall after the long summer break is recorded at a minimal 6mm (0.24"). Strolling through the city in the crisp autumn air whilist enjoying the city's beauty becomes a favored activity. As the days start to shorten, the vibrant fall festivities bring color and joy to Kriens.

Temperature

Start of October in Kriens brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from September's 17.5°C (63.5°F) to a still refreshing 13.4°C (56.1°F). An average low-temperature of 4.6°C (40.3°F) is recorded during the nights in October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Kriens is 79%.

Rainfall

In October, in Kriens, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout October, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kriens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.8 days and collects up to 981mm (38.62") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kriens are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Kriens. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.5 snowfall days, and 692mm (27.24") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kriens, Switzerland, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of October in Kriens, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 19:06 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:12 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Kriens is 6.6h.

UV index

In Kriens, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kriens in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Kriens, is 13.4°C (56.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 4.6°C (40.3°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Kriens?

In Kriens, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

How many days does it rain in October in Kriens?

In Kriens, Switzerland, during October, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Kriens?

October is the first month it typically snows in Kriens, Switzerland. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kriens have in October?

In Kriens, Switzerland, the average day length in October is 10h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Kriens?

On the first day of October in Kriens, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 19:06 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:12 CET.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Kriens?

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Kriens, Switzerland, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.

How long on average sun shines in October in Kriens?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Kriens is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Kriens?

In Kriens, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Kriens, Switzerland

Average temperature in October - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in October: 13.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.9°C).

Average pressure in October
Kriens, Switzerland

Average pressure in October - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in October: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Kriens, Switzerland

Average wind speed in October - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Kriens, Switzerland

Average humidity in October - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Kriens, Switzerland

Average rainfall in October - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in October: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (52mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Kriens, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in October - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Kriens, Switzerland

Average snowfall in October - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in October: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (169mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Kriens, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in October - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Kriens, Switzerland

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Kriens, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in October - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Kriens, Switzerland

Average UV index in October - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Kriens, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in October - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Kriens, Switzerland

Average visibility in October - Kriens, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).

Kriens, Switzerland

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