October weather forecastMatsangoni, Kenya

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Matsangoni, Kenya, is another warm spring month, with an average temperature varying between 24.2°C (75.6°F) and 28.6°C (83.5°F).

Temperature

October's average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F), showing little deviation from September's 27.6°C (81.7°F). Matsangoni, during the nights of October, averages a temperature close to its daytime high, at a still moderately hot 24.2°C (75.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index in October is estimated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. 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 are highly important for 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.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Matsangoni are January and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Matsangoni, during October, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Matsangoni, there are 211.8 rainfall days, and 587mm (23.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Matsangoni, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:10 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Matsangoni are January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. 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. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Matsangoni, in October, the average high-temperature is 28.6°C (83.5°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 combines relative humidity and air temperature, in October is estimated at 33°C (91.4°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Matsangoni, Kenya, in October, during 15.5 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In October, the average day length in Matsangoni, Kenya, is 12h and 11min.

On the first day of October in Matsangoni, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:10 EAT.

In October, the average sunshine duration in Matsangoni, Kenya, is 8.8h.

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Matsangoni, Kenya, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

27.6°C

28.6°C

29.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

23.5km/h

20.1km/h

15.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.7

9.5

5.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Matsangoni, Kenya

Average high temperature in October: 28.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27°C).

Average low temperature in October: 24.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.1°C).

Average pressure in October
Matsangoni, Kenya

Average pressure in October: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Matsangoni, Kenya

Average wind speed in October: 19km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (28.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in October
Matsangoni, Kenya

Average humidity in October: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Matsangoni, Kenya

Average rainfall in October: 73mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Matsangoni, Kenya

Average rainfall days in October: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Matsangoni, 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: 11h and 54min).

Average sunshine in October: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Matsangoni, Kenya

Average sunshine days in October: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Matsangoni, Kenya

Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October
Matsangoni, Kenya

Average cloud cover in October: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Matsangoni, 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).