October weather forecast
Alert, Canada

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Alert, Canada, is another arctic cold autumn month, with an average temperature varying between -15.5°C (4.1°F) and -19.2°C (-2.6°F).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Alert's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from September's freezing cold -6.7°C (19.9°F) to an arctic cold -15.5°C (4.1°F). Alert's October nights demonstrate minimal variation from the daytime temperatures, with an average of -19.2°C (-2.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 89%.

Rainfall

In Alert, in October, during 0.5 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alert, Canada, there are 20.4 rainfall days, and 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Alert, during October, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 99.4 snowfall days, and 383mm (15.08") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 2h and 44min.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Alert is 1.4h.

UV index

January through March, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Alert, Canada. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during October translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Alert in October?
During October, Alert experiences an average high-temperature of -15.5°C (4.1°F) and a low-temperature of -19.2°C (-2.6°F).
What is the average humidity in October in Alert?
The average relative humidity in October is 89%.
How many days does it rain in October in Alert?
In Alert, Canada, in October, during 0.5 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in October in Alert?
In Alert, Canada, in October, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 59mm (2.32") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Alert have in October?
In Alert, the average day length in October is 2h and 44min.
How long on average sun shines in October in Alert?
The average sunshine duration in October in Alert is 1.4h.
When is the lowest UV index in Alert?
January through March, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in October in Alert?
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Alert, Canada, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October - Alert, Canada
Average temperature in October
Alert, Canada
  • Average high temperature in October: -15.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (4.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-27.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: -19.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (1.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-32.8°C).

Average pressure in October - Alert, Canada
Average pressure in October
Alert, Canada
  • Average pressure in October: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1019.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Alert, Canada
Average wind speed in October
Alert, Canada
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and August (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in October - Alert, Canada
Average humidity in October
Alert, Canada
  • Average humidity in October: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in October - Alert, Canada
Average rainfall in October
Alert, Canada
  • Average rainfall in October: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (11mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (2mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Alert, Canada
Average rainfall days in October
Alert, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (4.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (0.3 days).

Average snowfall in October - Alert, Canada
Average snowfall in October
Alert, Canada
  • Average snowfall in October: 59mm

The month with the highest snowfall is September (72mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (9mm).

Average snowfall days in October - Alert, Canada
Average snowfall days in October
Alert, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in October: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1.8 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Alert, Canada
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Alert, Canada
  • Average daylight in October: 2h and 4min

The month with the longest days is September (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, August, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 1h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October - Alert, Canada
Average sunshine days in October
Alert, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (19.7 days).

Average UV index in October - Alert, Canada
Average UV index in October
Alert, Canada
  • Average UV index in October: 1

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July and December (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, August, September, October and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October - Alert, Canada
Average cloud cover in October
Alert, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in October: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in October - Alert, Canada
Average visibility in October
Alert, Canada
  • Average visibility in October: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).

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