October weather forecastRuiru, Kenya

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot spring month in Ruiru, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.6°C (78.1°F) and min 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Ruiru's average high-temperature clocks in at a still moderately hot 25.6°C (78.1°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. October witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 69%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 21.4 days. Throughout October, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ruiru, there are 213.5 rainfall days, and 642mm (25.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ruiru, Kenya, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:20 EAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Ruiru is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ruiru are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in October, in Ruiru, is 25.6°C (78.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in March is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

The average relative humidity in October is 69%.

In Ruiru, in October, during 21.4 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

On the first day of October in Ruiru, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:20 EAT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

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

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Ruiru is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Ruiru, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in October: 25.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 14.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.6°C).

Average pressure in October
Ruiru, Kenya

  • Average pressure in October: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Ruiru, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in October: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in October
Ruiru, Kenya

  • Average humidity in October: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in October
Ruiru, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in October: 68mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Ruiru, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in October: 21.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ruiru, 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: 9h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ruiru, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in October: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Ruiru, Kenya

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The month with the highest UV index is September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Ruiru, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in October
Ruiru, Kenya

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, November and December (7km).