October weather forecastAmbositra, Madagascar

October

Weather in October

October portrays a constructive alteration in weather conditions. As the arrival of October marks the end of the long dry spell, the number of rainfall days increases abruptly. The fair weather persists with the temperature hiking up from the previous month. Even with the significant uptick in rainfall, hours of sunshine decline slightly. The highest visibility of 9 km for the year comes in October, just before the imminent dip in the next two months.

Temperature

With the arrival of October, Ambositra's average high-temperature registers at a still pleasant 22.5°C (72.5°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Ambositra observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 12.1°C (53.8°F) during the month of October.

Humidity

October is the least humid month in Ambositra, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Ambositra, in October, during 19.2 rainfall days, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 221 rainfall days, and 1229mm (48.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 18:00 EAT.

Sunshine

In Ambositra, the average sunshine in October is 9h.

UV index

February, March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Ambositra. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

In October, in Ambositra, the average high-temperature is 22.5°C (72.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.1°C (53.8°F).

With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month in Ambositra, Madagascar.

In October, the average relative humidity is 71%.

In Ambositra, Madagascar, during October, the rain falls for 19.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation.

In October, the average day length is 12h and 34min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 18:00 EAT.

In Ambositra, the average sunshine duration in October is 9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Ambositra, Madagascar, are February, March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Ambositra, Madagascar, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Ambositra, Madagascar

  • Average high temperature in October: 22.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (15.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 12.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7°C).

Average pressure in October
Ambositra, Madagascar

  • Average pressure in October: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Ambositra, Madagascar

  • Average wind speed in October: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Ambositra, Madagascar

  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Ambositra, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall in October: 63mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (295mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (8mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Ambositra, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall days in October: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.3 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ambositra, Madagascar

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and June (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ambositra, Madagascar

  • Average sunshine days in October: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Ambositra, Madagascar

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, May, June, July and August (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
Ambositra, Madagascar

  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Ambositra, Madagascar

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April and May (6km).