Greenland Weather in October: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In October, Greenland has an average temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F), with highs of 3.1°C (37.6°F) and lows of -0.9°C (30.4°F). It feels slightly colder than the actual temperatures, with an average “feels like” of -3.9°C (25°F) during the day and -7.0°C (19.3°F) at night. Greenland experiences moderate humidity in October, with an average of 72.9%. It has an average precipitation of 1.81mm, with a 58.1% chance of precipitation. The most common type of precipitation is snow, with an average of 0.13cm of snowfall and a snow depth of 0.5cm. Greenland is windy, with an average wind speed of 43.2 km/h (26.9 mph) and gusts reaching 47.5 km/h (29.5 mph). The average atmospheric pressure is 1006.7 mb. October skies in Greenland are mostly cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 80.4%. Visibility is limited to 25.1 km (15.6 miles) on average, and the UV index is low at 1.8. There is a 10% chance of severe weather conditions. Greenland weather in October is characterized by cold temperatures, frequent snowfall, strong winds, and overcast skies.
What is the temperature in Greenland in October?
Average air temperature in Greenland is 0.8°C (33.5°F) in October. The outside temperature in Greenland feels like -3.9°C (25°F) on a typical October day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 3.1°C (37.6°F) and feels like 0.1°C (32.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -0.9°C (30.4°F) which feels like -7°C (19.3°F).
How hot is Greenland in October?
The hot temperature in October in Greenland rises to 15.1°C (59.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 72.9% humidity. During hottest days of October it feels like 15.1 °C (59.2°F). The average maximum temp in Greenland is 3.1°C (59.2°F) during day time in October.
How cold is Greenland in October?
The coldest temp in Greenland in October drops to -5.5°C (22.1°F) during the cold nights. With 43.2km/h (26.8mph) winds and 72.9% humidity it feels like -14.5°C (5.9°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -0.9°C (30.4°F) during night time in October.
Does it rain in Greenland in October?
Yes, it rains for 12 days in Greenland in October averaging 1.81 mm of precipitation. Greenland has a 58.1% chance for rain throughout the entire month of October.
How much does it rain in Greenland throughout October?
Greenland has 1.81 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day on average in October. It rains for an average of 12 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Greenland in October?
Yes, it snows in Greenland during October. The average snowfall is 0.13 cm (0.05 inch) per day. And there is 0.5 cm (0.2 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Greenland windy in October?
The average speed of wind in Greenland during October is 43.2km/h (26.8mph) and average windgust is 47.5km/h (29.5mph). On some days in October wind can reach up to 118.4km/h (73.6mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Greenland in October?
Most days of October the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Greenland.
What are the humidity levels in Greenland in October?
The average humidity levels in Greenland in October are 72.9%. Daily humidity levels in Greenland range from 33.6% to 93% during October.
How many hours of daylight are in Greenland in October?
Greenland has 9 hours 44 minutes of daylight in October on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Greenland in October is at 8:20:03 and the sunset is at 18:04:26.
What is the cloud coverage in Greenland in October?
Clouds cover 80.4% of the sky on average throughout October in Greenland. The cloud coverage ranges from 15.5% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in October in Greenland?
The average UV index in Greenland is 1.8 in October. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 3.
What is the solar radiation in Greenland in October?
The average solar radiation is 44.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Greenland during October. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 4.5 W/m2 to 86.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during October in Greenland?
The average solar energy during October in Greenland is 3.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.3 MJ/m2, to 7.3 MJ/m2 during October.
Are there severe weather risks in Greenland in October?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Greenland in October.
What is the air pressure in Greenland in October?
On average the air pressure in Greenland in October is 1006.7 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 981.6 mb to 1026 mb.
What is the visibility in Greenland in October?
The average daylight visibility in Greenland in October is 25.1 km (15.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 6.3 km (3.9 miles) to 39.4 km (24.5 miles) throughout October.
What is the dew point in Greenland in October?
The average dew point in Greenland during October is -3.9°C (24.9°F).
Where is the data for Greenland climate in October coming from?
The climate data for Greenland in October is collected from the following weather stations.
- NUUK GODTHAAB, GL
- BGGH