October weather forecast
Aleg, Mauritania

October

Weather in October

October sees a noticeable decline in humidity and rainfall quantities, signaling the shift towards the dry season in Aleg. The duration of daylight and sunshine declines as the month progresses. However, temperatures remain fairly high, with October’s high reaching 39.4°C (102.9°F). With the wind speed lulling, calm and clear nights follow. Ultimately, atmospheric changes in October pave the way for a temperate beginning of the winter season.

Temperature

October denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still very hot 39.4°C (102.9°F) from September's 38.9°C (102°F). During October, the average low-temperature is a moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 25%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains. During 3.1 rainfall days, in October, Aleg aggregates 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. In Aleg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 28.4 days and collects up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:24 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 8 in October interprets into the following advice:
Always be careful, as unprotected skin and eyes might burn in no time. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in October?
In Aleg, 39.4°C (102.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 28.6°C (83.5°F) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 46°C (114.8°F).
What is the average humidity in October?
In October, the average relative humidity is 25%.
What is the last month it rains?
October is the last month it rains. During 3.1 rainfall days, in October, Aleg aggregates 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Aleg have in October?
The average day length in October is 11h and 45min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in October?
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:24 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Aleg have in October?
The average sunshine duration in October is 9.8h.
What is the UV index intensity in October?
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October - Aleg, Mauritania
Average temperature in October
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in October: 39.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (42.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 28.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (29.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.3°C).

Average pressure in October - Aleg, Mauritania
Average pressure in October
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average pressure in October: 1010.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Aleg, Mauritania
Average wind speed in October
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average wind speed in October: 15.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (19.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (15.2km/h).

Average humidity in October - Aleg, Mauritania
Average humidity in October
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average humidity in October: 25%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (17%).

Average rainfall in October - Aleg, Mauritania
Average rainfall in October
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in October: 4mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and September (22mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Aleg, Mauritania
Average rainfall days in October
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall days in October: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (8.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Aleg, Mauritania
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October - Aleg, Mauritania
Average sunshine days in October
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average sunshine days in October: 27 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (19.5 days).

Average UV index in October - Aleg, Mauritania
Average UV index in October
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in October: 8

The month with the highest UV index is May (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October - Aleg, Mauritania
Average cloud cover in October
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average cloud cover in October: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October - Aleg, Mauritania
Average visibility in October
Aleg, Mauritania
  • 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).

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