October weather forecast
Paamiut, Greenland

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Weather in October

As October takes hold in Paamiut, Greenland, the city experiences temperatures rolling back to between -2.8°C (27°F) and 2.9°C (37.2°F). The thermometer's reading dips significantly from September's, echoing the clear arrival of fall. A noticeable drop in daylight hours adds to October's sobering shift, signaling the imminent arrival of harsh winters. Rainfall remains consistent, yet the falling temperatures transform it increasingly into snowfall. The chill in the air, coupled with sweeping landscape changes, acts as preludes to a long, freezing winter.

Temperature

As October commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a chilly 6.2°C (43.2°F) in September to an icy 2.9°C (37.2°F). In October, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold -2.8°C (27°F).

Rainfall

In Paamiut, in October, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Paamiut, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120 days and collects up to 878mm (34.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Paamiut is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 19:48 -01. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 17:15 -02.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 00:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from -01 to -02. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Saturday, 29. March 2025, at 23:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from -02 to -01.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in October?

In Paamiut, in October, the average high-temperature is 2.9°C (37.2°F), and the average low-temperature is -2.8°C (27°F).

How many days does it rain in October?

In Paamiut, in October, during 10 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 19:48 -01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 17:15 -02.

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

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 00:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from -01 to -02. The next DST starts on Saturday, 29. March 2025, at 23:00.

Average temperature in October
Paamiut, Greenland

Average temperature in October - Paamiut, Greenland
  • Average high temperature in October: 2.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (8.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: -2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (2.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.2°C).

Average rainfall in October
Paamiut, Greenland

Average rainfall in October - Paamiut, Greenland
  • Average rainfall in October: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (92mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (58mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Paamiut, Greenland

Average rainfall days in October - Paamiut, Greenland
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July, September, November and December (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (8 days).

Average daylight in October
Paamiut, Greenland

Average daylight in October - Paamiut, Greenland
  • Average daylight in October: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

Paamiut, Greenland

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