October weather forecastHiglet, Kenya

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Higlet, Kenya, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.2°C (75.6°F) and 34°C (93.2°F).

Temperature

The advent of October brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34°C (93.2°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. Higlet reports an average low-temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F) during the nights of October.

Heat index

October's average heat index is appraised at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

In Higlet, Kenya, the average relative humidity in October is 58%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout October, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.3 rainfall days, and 326mm (12.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Higlet is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:06 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.1h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Higlet. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in October translates into these instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Frequently asked questions

In Higlet, in October, the average high-temperature is 34°C (93.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 24.2°C (75.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in October is appraised at 41°C (105.8°F).

In October, the average relative humidity in Higlet, Kenya, is 58%.

In October, in Higlet, Kenya, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout October, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, in Higlet, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:06 EAT.

In Higlet, the average sunshine duration in October is 8.1h.

The months with the highest UV index in Higlet, Kenya, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Higlet is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Higlet, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in October: 34°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (35.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (32.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 24.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (22.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Higlet, Kenya

  • Average pressure in October: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Higlet, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in October: 22.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (29.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in October
Higlet, Kenya

  • Average humidity in October: 58%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (52%).

Average rainfall in October
Higlet, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in October: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (102mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Higlet, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.3 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Higlet, 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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Higlet, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Higlet, Kenya

  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in October
Higlet, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in October
Higlet, Kenya

  • 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).