October weather forecastGicheru, Kenya

October

Weather in October

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

Temperature

The arrival of October brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F), closely following the temperature pattern of September. Gicheru's temperature lowers to a mean of 15.3°C (59.5°F) during the nights in October.

Humidity

In Gicheru, the average relative humidity in October is 68%.

Rainfall

In Gicheru, Kenya, in October, it is raining for 22.5 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 241.5 rainfall days, and 676mm (26.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:22 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9.2h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 15.3°C (59.5°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in February is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 68%.

In Gicheru, during October, the rain falls for 22.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

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

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:22 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in October 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 October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

24.6°C

25.3°C

24°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.8km/h

11.9km/h

11.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.3

6.5

3.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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).