October weather forecastGachoka, Kenya

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot spring month in Gachoka, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 15.2°C (59.4°F) and 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Temperature

Gachoka, in October, notes a high-temperature average of a still warm 25.4°C (77.7°F), identical to September. An average temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F) is recorded during the nights in October.

Humidity

In Gachoka, the average relative humidity in October is 71%.

Rainfall

In Gachoka, during October, the rain falls for 21.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation. In Gachoka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 198.6 days and collects up to 784mm (30.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gachoka, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of October, in Gachoka, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are March through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During October, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Gachoka, in October, the average high-temperature is 25.4°C (77.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.2°C (59.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Gachoka, Kenya, is 71%.

In Gachoka, in October, it is raining for 21.6 days, with typically 97mm (3.82") of accumulated precipitation.

In October, the average day length is 12h and 8min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, in Gachoka, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

March through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Gachoka is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Gachoka, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in October: 25.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 15.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and December (13°C).

Average pressure in October
Gachoka, Kenya

  • Average pressure in October: 1013.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Gachoka, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Gachoka, Kenya

  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (62%).

Average rainfall in October
Gachoka, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in October: 97mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (155mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (20mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Gachoka, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in October: 21.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (24.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gachoka, Kenya

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 6min

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Gachoka, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in October: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (4.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Gachoka, Kenya

  • Average UV index in October: 5

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

Average cloud cover in October
Gachoka, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in October: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in October
Gachoka, Kenya

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, August and September (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (7km).