October weather forecastChiromo, Malawi

October

Weather in October

October in Chiromo, Malawi, is a fiery hot spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.6°C (97.9°F) and 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Temperature

The average temperatures reach their apex in October, averaging 36.6°C (97.9°F) at the high end and 22.5°C (72.5°F) at the low end.

Heat index

During October, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 49%.

Rainfall

In Chiromo, during October, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chiromo, there are 140.5 rainfall days, and 446mm (17.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of October, in Chiromo, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 17:44 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9.1h.

UV index

The month with the highest UV index is October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 8 transforms into the following instructions:
Take all necessary measures. Eyes and skin are at risk if left unprotected. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

October is the warmest month of the year in Chiromo, registering average temperatures as high as 36.6°C (97.9°F) and as low as 22.5°C (72.5°F).

In Chiromo, 36.6°C (97.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 22.5°C (72.5°F) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in October is computed to be 44°C (111.2°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Chiromo is 49%.

In Chiromo, Malawi, in October, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation.

In October, the average day length in Chiromo is 12h and 29min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, in Chiromo, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 17:44 CAT.

In Chiromo, the average sunshine duration in October is 9.1h.

October is the month with the highest UV index in Chiromo, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Chiromo, Malawi, is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Chiromo, Malawi

  • Average high temperature in October: 36.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (36.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 22.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (23.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.2°C).

Average pressure in October
Chiromo, Malawi

  • Average pressure in October: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Chiromo, Malawi

  • Average wind speed in October: 8.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in October
Chiromo, Malawi

  • Average humidity in October: 49%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (45%).

Average rainfall in October
Chiromo, Malawi

  • Average rainfall in October: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (130mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Chiromo, Malawi

  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (2.6 days).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Chiromo, Malawi

  • Average sunshine days in October: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (27.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Chiromo, Malawi

  • Average UV index in October: 8

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Chiromo, Malawi

  • Average cloud cover in October: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in October
Chiromo, Malawi

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

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