October weather forecastKarbala, Iraq

October

Weather in October

October brings noticeable changes in the Karbala climate. Rainfall returns, reaching up to 4mm (0.16"), marking the outset of the wet season. The considerable reduction in temperature and increase in relative humidity refreshes the environment. Decreases in daylight and sunshine hours indicate the shortening of days. As November approaches, the mild chill of winter sets in gradually.

Temperature

In October, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a scorching 40.8°C (105.4°F) in September to a tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F). In Karbala, the average temperature during the nights of October drops to a moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 24%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 3.7 rainfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. In Karbala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 30.1 days and collects up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Karbala, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 22min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:14 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Karbala is 7.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in October leads to these guidelines:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Karbala, records 33.8°C (92.8°F), while the low-temperature is 23.8°C (74.8°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 24%.

October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 3.7 rainfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.

In Karbala, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

The average day length in October is 11h and 22min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:14 +03.

In Karbala, Iraq, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.5h.

In Karbala, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Karbala, Iraq

  • Average high temperature in October: 33.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (44.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 23.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (33°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°C).

Average pressure in October
Karbala, Iraq

  • Average pressure in October: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (998.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Karbala, Iraq

  • Average wind speed in October: 12.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (11.5km/h).

Average humidity in October
Karbala, Iraq

  • Average humidity in October: 24%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (14%).

Average rainfall in October
Karbala, Iraq

  • Average rainfall in October: 4mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Karbala, Iraq

  • Average rainfall days in October: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average snowfall in October
Karbala, Iraq

  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Karbala, Iraq

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Karbala, Iraq

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Karbala, Iraq

  • Average sunshine days in October: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (24.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Karbala, Iraq

  • Average UV index in October: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
Karbala, Iraq

  • Average cloud cover in October: 8

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in October
Karbala, Iraq

  • 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).