The weather in October in Kirkenes

It's cold in October in Kirkenes with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -1°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -5°C and 4°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Kirkenes, Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 14°C in 2021, Kirkenes reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -13°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -20°C to a highest value of 10°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Kirkenes is 10°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 86 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 22 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for Kirkenes

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kirkenes. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Kirkenes New York
Average temperature 4°C 21°C
Max. temperature 8°C 26°C
Min. temperature -5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 86 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 11 days 13 days
Total snowfall 22 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 8 days 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Kirkenes with cold temps, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights around 3°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 5°C, with nights around 1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Kirkenes is around 2°C, while nighttime temps are about -2°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Kirkenes, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Kirkenes

Temperature in October in Kirkenes over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Kirkenes, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Kirkenes

Total precipitation in October in Kirkenes over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Kirkenes

Snowfall in October in Kirkenes per year

Daily UV index in October in Kirkenes

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Kirkenes, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Kirkenes by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kirkenes. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.