October weather forecastRas Kasar, Eritrea

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is a hot autumn month in Ras Kasar, Eritrea, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.8°C (92.8°F) and min 28.1°C (82.6°F).

Temperature

The beginning of October records an average high-temperature of a hot 33.8°C (92.8°F), marking a negligible difference from September's 36.2°C (97.2°F). An average minimum temperature of 28.1°C (82.6°F) is recorded in Ras Kasar during the month of October.

Heat index

For October, the heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Ras Kasar is 60%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are April through June, September and October Rain falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of October, in Ras Kasar, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:54 EAT.

Sunshine

In Ras Kasar, the average sunshine in October is 9.2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Ras Kasar is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in October translates into the following instructions:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

In Ras Kasar, 33.8°C (92.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 28.1°C (82.6°F) is the average low-temperature during October. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 42°C (107.6°F).

In Ras Kasar, the average relative humidity in October is 60%.

The months with the least rainfall in Ras Kasar are April through June, September and October Rain falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

In Ras Kasar, Eritrea, during October, the rain falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

The average day length in October in Ras Kasar, Eritrea, is 11h and 44min.

On the first day of October in Ras Kasar, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:54 EAT.

In October, the average sunshine duration in Ras Kasar is 9.2h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Ras Kasar, Eritrea

  • Average high temperature in October: 33.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (38.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 28.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (32.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.7°C).

Average pressure in October
Ras Kasar, Eritrea

  • Average pressure in October: 1009.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Ras Kasar, Eritrea

  • Average wind speed in October: 14.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (20.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in October
Ras Kasar, Eritrea

  • Average humidity in October: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (42%).

Average rainfall in October
Ras Kasar, Eritrea

  • Average rainfall in October: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (36mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, May, June, September and October (1mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Ras Kasar, Eritrea

  • Average rainfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and October (0.7 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ras Kasar, Eritrea

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ras Kasar, Eritrea

  • Average sunshine days in October: 28.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (12.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Ras Kasar, Eritrea

  • Average UV index in October: 7

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October
Ras Kasar, Eritrea

  • Average cloud cover in October: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in October
Ras Kasar, Eritrea

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).