October weather forecast
Kirkuk, Iraq

October in Kirkuk marks a remarkable transition towards cooler weather with the city witnessing a considerable drop in temperature. A relief from the relenting sun is visible with drops of rain marking their first appearance since May to the volume of 12mm (0.47"). An approximately 9-hour sun, against the 12-hour daylight, brings a respite from the soaring summers. With UV intensity dropping to 5, residents find it soothing to get under the sky. The progression from October to November heralds not just a slide towards winter, but also the prospect of more rains.

Temperature

With the onset of October, Kirkuk experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a torrid 38.7°C (101.7°F) in September to a tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F). Kirkuk undergoes a major shift from daytime highs, averaging a refreshing 18.1°C (64.6°F) during the night in October.

Rainfall

In Kirkuk, during October, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 69 rainfall days, and 361mm (14.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kirkuk, Iraq, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:08 +03.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In Kirkuk, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during October translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.