October weather forecastSiloe, Lesotho

October

Weather in October

Siloe experiences full spring impact in October. The weather combination of decent rainfalls and increased sunshine hours enhances Siloe's natural appeal. Local flora thrives under these conditions, showcasing a myriad of colors and smells. However, October signifies the arrival of the year's strongest winds. The atmospheric profile exhibits gusts reaching the striking value of 18.3km/h (11.4mph), a level only surpassed by November's intensity. Visitors and residents of Siloe, undeterred by the gusts, continue to bask in the spring weather that dominates October.

Temperature

Siloe, Lesotho, notes an average high-temperature of a warm 24.6°C (76.3°F) in October, displaying minor variation from September. Despite considerable daily temperature swings, a steady low-temperature average of 11.5°C (52.7°F) is noted throughout October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Siloe is 38%.

Rainfall

In Siloe, during October, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Siloe, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 417mm (16.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, July through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Siloe is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:32 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 11.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Siloe is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during October translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Siloe, Lesotho, during October is 24.6°C (76.3°F) and the low-temperature is 11.5°C (52.7°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Siloe, Lesotho, is 38%.

In October, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout October, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Siloe, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.

The average day length in October is 12h and 49min.

On the first day of October in Siloe, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:32 SAST.

In October, the average sunshine duration in Siloe is 11.7h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Siloe, Lesotho

  • Average high temperature in October: 24.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).

Average pressure in October
Siloe, Lesotho

  • Average pressure in October: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Siloe, Lesotho

  • Average wind speed in October: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Siloe, Lesotho

  • Average humidity in October: 38%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in October
Siloe, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall in October: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Siloe, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Siloe, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is June (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Siloe, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Siloe, Lesotho

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 11h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Siloe, Lesotho

  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Siloe, Lesotho

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Siloe, Lesotho

  • Average cloud cover in October: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in October
Siloe, Lesotho

  • 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).