October weather forecastGathehu, Kenya

October

Weather in October

October is a moderately hot spring month in Gathehu, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 11.3°C (52.3°F) and 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

Gathehu starts October with an average high-temperature of a warm 23.2°C (73.8°F), a minor shift from September's 22.8°C (73°F). In Gathehu, October is marked by an average low-temperature of 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Gathehu is 75%.

Rainfall

In Gathehu, Kenya, in October, it is raining for 20.1 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Gathehu, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 212.1 days and collects up to 663mm (26.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Gathehu, Kenya, is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:18 EAT.

Sunshine

In Gathehu, the average sunshine in October is 8.8h.

UV index

January through May, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Gathehu, records 23.2°C (73.8°F), while the low-temperature is 11.3°C (52.3°F).

In Gathehu, Kenya, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

In October, the rain falls for 20.1 days. Throughout October, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Gathehu, Kenya, the average day length in October is 12h and 7min.

On the first day of October in Gathehu, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:18 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in October in Gathehu is 8.8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Gathehu, Kenya, are January through May, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Gathehu, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in October: 23.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (25.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Gathehu, Kenya

  • Average pressure in October: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Gathehu, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in October: 7.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and October (7.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in October
Gathehu, Kenya

  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in October
Gathehu, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in October: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Gathehu, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in October: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 6min

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 48min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Gathehu, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in October: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Gathehu, Kenya

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and November (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
Gathehu, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in October
Gathehu, Kenya

  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January and February (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (6km).