October weather forecastContagem, Brazil

October

Weather in October

October in Contagem, Brazil, witnesses a steep rise in rainfall, reaching 158mm (6.22"), indicating the onset of the wet season. A noticeable increase in cloud coverage and relative humidity come along with the rains. Conversely, daylight and sunshine durations experience slight reductions. The increase in rainfall, albeit significant, does not hamper the city's vibrancy, as temperatures remain moderate and the wind speed remains relatively constant.

Temperature

Contagem observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F) in October, barely different from 27°C (80.6°F) in September. The average low-temperature during October nights is a comfortable 17.2°C (63°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Contagem, Brazil, is 74%.

Rainfall

In Contagem, Brazil, in October, during 21.7 rainfall days, 158mm (6.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 223.7 rainfall days, and 1461mm (57.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of October, in Contagem, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:05 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Contagem is 8.1h.

UV index

January through July, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

Contagem in October has an average high-temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).

In Contagem, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

In October, in Contagem, Brazil, the rain falls for 21.7 days. Throughout October, 158mm (6.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

In October, the average day length in Contagem is 12h and 34min.

On the first day of October in Contagem, Brazil, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:05 -03.

In October, the average sunshine duration in Contagem, Brazil, is 8.1h.

January through July, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Contagem.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Contagem, Brazil

  • Average high temperature in October: 26.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 17.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (18.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13°C).

Average pressure in October
Contagem, Brazil

  • Average pressure in October: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Contagem, Brazil

  • Average wind speed in October: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (9.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and April (6.9km/h).

Average humidity in October
Contagem, Brazil

  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (67%).

Average rainfall in October
Contagem, Brazil

  • Average rainfall in October: 158mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (268mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (8mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Contagem, Brazil

  • Average rainfall days in October: 21.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.7 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Contagem, Brazil

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Contagem, Brazil

  • Average sunshine days in October: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Contagem, Brazil

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are August, September and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Contagem, Brazil

  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
Contagem, Brazil

  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June and December (7km).