October weather forecastKiongwe, Kenya

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Kiongwe, Kenya, is another warm spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.9°C (84°F) and min 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Temperature

Kiongwe, Kenya, measures an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F) in October, nearly consistent with the preceding month. Kiongwe maintains an average of approximately a still moderately hot 24.9°C (76.8°F) during October nights, with only a minimal decrease from the daytime temperature.

Heat index

During October, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Kiongwe, Kenya, in October, during 15.3 rainfall days, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 192.5 rainfall days, and 641mm (25.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kiongwe, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:06 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Kiongwe, Kenya, is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kiongwe are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Kiongwe. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Kiongwe, records 28.9°C (84°F), while the low-temperature is 24.9°C (76.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in October is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Kiongwe, in October, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 75mm (2.95") of accumulated precipitation.

In October, the average day length is 12h and 10min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:06 EAT.

In Kiongwe, Kenya, the average sunshine duration in October is 9.3h.

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

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

In Kiongwe, the average daily maximum UV index in October 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
Kiongwe, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in October: 28.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 24.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (24°C).

Average pressure in October
Kiongwe, Kenya

  • Average pressure in October: 1012.1mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Kiongwe, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in October: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (27.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in October
Kiongwe, Kenya

  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Kiongwe, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in October: 75mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (156mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Kiongwe, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in October: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (24.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Kiongwe, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in October: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (4.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Kiongwe, 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
Kiongwe, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in October
Kiongwe, 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).