October weather forecastChawanta, Malawi

October

Weather in October

October is a hot spring month in Chawanta, Malawi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.5°C (65.3°F) and 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

Chawanta, Malawi, reaches its highest average temperatures in October, measuring 30.6°C (87.1°F) at the peak and 18.5°C (65.3°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

October's average heat index is appraised at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Persistent activity under exposure might lead to a feeling of weariness, with subsequent heat cramps.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Chawanta is 46%.

Rainfall

In Chawanta, during October, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. In Chawanta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 807mm (31.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Chawanta, Malawi, is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 17:48 CAT.

Sunshine

In Chawanta, the average sunshine in October is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

October, marked by an average high-temperature of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and a low-temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F), is the warmest month in Chawanta.

In October, in Chawanta, the average high-temperature is 30.6°C (87.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.5°C (65.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in October is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

In Chawanta, the average relative humidity in October is 46%.

In Chawanta, Malawi, in October, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.

In Chawanta, Malawi, the average day length in October is 12h and 25min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 17:48 CAT.

In Chawanta, Malawi, the average sunshine duration in October is 9.7h.

August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Chawanta, Malawi, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Chawanta, Malawi

  • Average high temperature in October: 30.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 18.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.9°C).

Average pressure in October
Chawanta, Malawi

  • Average pressure in October: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Chawanta, Malawi

  • Average wind speed in October: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Chawanta, Malawi

  • Average humidity in October: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (44%).

Average rainfall in October
Chawanta, Malawi

  • Average rainfall in October: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (211mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Chawanta, Malawi

  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Chawanta, Malawi

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Chawanta, Malawi

  • Average sunshine days in October: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (1.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Chawanta, Malawi

  • Average UV index in October: 6

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

Average cloud cover in October
Chawanta, Malawi

  • Average cloud cover in October: 15

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in October
Chawanta, Malawi

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (7km).