October weather forecastGathanga, Kenya

October weather forecast for Gathanga, Kenya: October, like September, in Gathanga, Kenya, is a moderately hot spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 15.3°C (59.5°F). In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:26.

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Gathanga, Kenya, is a moderately hot spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 15.3°C (59.5°F).

Temperature

The shift into October records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F), subtly varied from September's 24.6°C (76.3°F). Gathanga experiences an average low-temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F) in month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 22.5 days. Throughout October, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gathanga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.5 days and collects up to 676mm (26.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gathanga, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:21 EAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during October translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in October, in Gathanga, is 25.3°C (77.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 15.3°C (59.5°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

The average relative humidity in October is 68%.

In Gathanga, in October, during 22.5 rainfall days, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in October is 12h and 8min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:21 EAT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

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

In Gathanga, Kenya, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in October: 25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 15.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in October
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average pressure in October: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in October: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average humidity in October: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in October
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in October: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (28mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in October: 22.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.3 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gathanga, 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: 9h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in October: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average UV index in October: 5

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

Average cloud cover in October
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).