October
Weather in October
Sea temperature
In Runcorn, United Kingdom, in October, the average water temperature is 14.6°C (58.3°F).Note: Swimming in 14.6°C (58.3°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 10h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:47 pm BST. On the last day of October, in Runcorn, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:40 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.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is the water in October?
In Runcorn, in October, the average water temperature is 14.6°C (58.3°F). Swimming in 14.6°C (58.3°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
What is the average length of the day in October?
The average day length in October is 10h and 34min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in October?
In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:47 pm BST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:40 pm GMT.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October?
On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from BST to GMT. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am.
Average sea temperature in October
Runcorn, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in October: 14.6°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (7.4°C).
Average daylight in October
Runcorn, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).
