October weather forecastMonguel, Mauritania

October

Weather in October

The arrival of October hints at the tapering down of the wet season. Shorter daylight hours invite cooler evenings and contribute to an overall decreasing temperature gradient. There's a substantial drop in rainfall from the previous month, returning Monguel, Mauritania closer to its arid norm. The month's temperature variance spans from 29.5°C (85.1°F) to 39.7°C (103.5°F), continuing the trend of cooling temperatures. The lower relative humidity further accentuates the seasonal shift from wet to dry weather.

Temperature

October brings an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 39.7°C (103.5°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. In the month of October, the average temperature in Monguel dips to a warm 29.5°C (85.1°F) during the night.

Humidity

In Monguel, the average relative humidity in October is 25%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains. During 4.3 rainfall days, in October, Monguel aggregates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. In Monguel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 37.6 days and collects up to 124mm (4.88") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Monguel, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:22 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Monguel are March through June and October, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Monguel is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests this advice:
Ensure safety measures are in place, as skin and eyes are vulnerable to quick damage. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.7°C (103.5°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 46°C (114.8°F).

In Monguel, Mauritania, the average relative humidity in October is 25%.

October is the last month it rains in Monguel. During 4.3 rainfall days, in October, Monguel aggregates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

In Monguel, the average day length in October is 11h and 46min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, in Monguel, Mauritania, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:22 GMT.

The months with the most sunshine in Monguel, Mauritania, are March through June and October, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

In Monguel, Mauritania, the average sunshine duration in October is 9.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Monguel is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in October
Monguel, Mauritania

  • Average high temperature in October: 39.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 29.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (29.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°C).

Average pressure in October
Monguel, Mauritania

  • Average pressure in October: 1009.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Monguel, Mauritania

  • Average wind speed in October: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in October
Monguel, Mauritania

  • Average humidity in October: 25%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (13%).

Average rainfall in October
Monguel, Mauritania

  • Average rainfall in October: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (57mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Monguel, Mauritania

  • Average rainfall days in October: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Monguel, Mauritania

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 48min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April, May, June and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Monguel, Mauritania

  • Average sunshine days in October: 26.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (18.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Monguel, Mauritania

  • Average UV index in October: 8

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

Average cloud cover in October
Monguel, Mauritania

  • Average cloud cover in October: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
Monguel, 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).