October weather forecastMlegwa, Kenya

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot spring month in Mlegwa, Kenya, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.6°C (85.3°F) and an average low of 19.7°C (67.5°F).

Temperature

October observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), marking an insignificant difference from September's 28.7°C (83.7°F). In October, the nighttime temperature in Mlegwa lowers to an average of 19.7°C (67.5°F).

Heat index

During October, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In October, in Mlegwa, Kenya, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout October, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mlegwa, there are 180.9 rainfall days, and 733mm (28.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of October, in Mlegwa, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

Sunshine

In Mlegwa, the average sunshine in October is 8.6h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index in Mlegwa, Kenya, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in October transforms into this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Mlegwa in October has an average high-temperature of 29.6°C (85.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in October is estimated at 33°C (91.4°F).

In Mlegwa, the average relative humidity in October is 67%.

In Mlegwa, during October, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation.

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

On the first day of October in Mlegwa, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

In Mlegwa, Kenya, the average sunshine duration in October is 8.6h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Mlegwa, Kenya.

The months with the lowest UV index in Mlegwa, Kenya, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Mlegwa, Kenya, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe 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

28.7°C

29.6°C

28.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.7km/h

14.8km/h

10.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

21.5

4.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Mlegwa, Kenya

Average high temperature in October: 29.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (30.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.6°C).

Average low temperature in October: 19.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (20.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (17.7°C).

Average pressure in October
Mlegwa, Kenya

Average pressure in October: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Mlegwa, Kenya

Average wind speed in October: 13.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Mlegwa, Kenya

Average humidity in October: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (64%).

Average rainfall in October
Mlegwa, Kenya

Average rainfall in October: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (145mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Mlegwa, Kenya

Average rainfall days in October: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (27 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.6 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mlegwa, 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 36min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Mlegwa, Kenya

Average sunshine days in October: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (2.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Mlegwa, Kenya

Average UV index in October: 6

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

Average cloud cover in October
Mlegwa, Kenya

Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Mlegwa, Kenya

Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April and December (8km).