October weather forecastMpokosa, Malawi

October

Weather in October

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

Temperature

During the warmest month, October, temperatures average a high of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and a low of 18.5°C (65.3°F).

Heat index

Throughout October, the heat index is appraised at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). If one persists in activity during exposure, it could induce weariness and subsequently, heat cramps.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 46%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout October, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 807mm (31.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mpokosa, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 17:46 CAT.

Sunshine

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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during October leads to these advisories:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

Mpokosa experiences its average highest temperatures in October, reaching a peak of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and a minimum of 18.5°C (65.3°F).

The average high-temperature, in October, in Mpokosa, is 30.6°C (87.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 18.5°C (65.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 46%.

In October, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout October, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 17:46 CAT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Mpokosa, 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
Mpokosa, 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
Mpokosa, 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
Mpokosa, 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
Mpokosa, 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
Mpokosa, 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
Mpokosa, 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
Mpokosa, 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
Mpokosa, 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
Mpokosa, 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
Mpokosa, 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).