October weather forecastNéma, Mauritania

October

Weather in October

The month of October in Néma signifies a shift towards the cooler months of the year. The rainfall decreases further, paving the way for the dry season to fully set in. Bright sunlight continues to be a dominant feature of the climate, yet temperatures see a gentle drop compared to the hot summer months. Less cloud cover offers clear, bright skies, adding a certain charm to the cityscape. As the month exits, November comes with a further dip in temperature and the anticipation of winter months.

Temperature

October's arrival in Néma brings an average high-temperature of a still torrid 38.3°C (100.9°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Néma, in October, experiences an average temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 20%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains. During 1.9 rainfall days, in October, Néma aggregates 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 34.2 rainfall days, and 126mm (4.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Néma, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:58 GMT.

Sunshine

In Néma, the average sunshine in October is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 38.3°C (100.9°F) and 28.2°C (82.8°F) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 43°C (109.4°F).

In Néma, the average relative humidity in October is 20%.

October is the last month it rains. During 1.9 rainfall days, in October, Néma aggregates 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.

The average day length in October is 11h and 46min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:58 GMT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 9.6h.

In Néma, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Néma, Mauritania

  • Average high temperature in October: 38.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (41.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 28.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.1°C).

Average pressure in October
Néma, Mauritania

  • Average pressure in October: 1010mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.2mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Néma, Mauritania

  • Average wind speed in October: 14.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Néma, Mauritania

  • Average humidity in October: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (44%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (12%).

Average rainfall in October
Néma, Mauritania

  • Average rainfall in October: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (60mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Néma, Mauritania

  • Average rainfall days in October: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Néma, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Néma, Mauritania

  • Average sunshine days in October: 28.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (18.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Néma, Mauritania

  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May and June (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October
Néma, Mauritania

  • Average cloud cover in October: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
Néma, 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).