Temperatures in October
It's cold in October in Kiruna with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -4°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -10°C and 1°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kiruna in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Kiruna with cold temperatures, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights close to 0°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 5°C, with nights close to -1°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Kiruna will be around -0°C, with nights close to -6°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 54 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 20 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Kiruna. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kiruna in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
3°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
7°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
-4°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
54 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 14 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
20 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
10 days | 0 days | |
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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.
Temperature records for Kiruna in October
With 12°C, Kiruna hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -14°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -20°C to a high of 8°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Kiruna
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Kiruna, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Kiruna
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Kiruna, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Kiruna.
Daily Snowfall in October in Kiruna
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in October in Kiruna, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in October.
Daily UV Index in October in Kiruna
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Kiruna, 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.
Temperature in October in Kiruna Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Kiruna, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Kiruna Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Kiruna, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in October in Kiruna per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in October in Kiruna, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in October for Kiruna
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Average Weather in Kiruna by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kiruna. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
