October weather forecastKerugoya, Kenya

October

Weather in October

October in Kerugoya is dominated by the return of heavier downpours, with the average rainfall surging to 97mm (3.82"). Despite the rains, the city basks under abundant sunshine for an average of 12.1 hours a day, implying clear, beautiful after-rain scenarios. Though wind speeds remain essentially consistent with September, intermittent gusty winds refresh the city life. Temperatures climb marginally, indicating an usher into the warmer part of the year. November greets Kerugoya with a newly transformed weather sphere, characterized by increased humidity.

Temperature

The commencement of October is characterized by an average high temperature of a still moderately hot 25.4°C (77.7°F), bearing no significant change from September. In October, the temperature in Kerugoya drops to an average of 15.2°C (59.4°F) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Kerugoya is 71%.

Rainfall

In Kerugoya, Kenya, in October, during 21.6 rainfall days, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kerugoya, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 198.6 days and collects up to 784mm (30.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kerugoya, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of October in Kerugoya, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:18 EAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

March through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

In Kerugoya, 25.4°C (77.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 15.2°C (59.4°F) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in March is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

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

In October, the rain falls for 21.6 days. Throughout October, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

On the first day of October in Kerugoya, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:18 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in October in Kerugoya, Kenya, is 8.9h.

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

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