October weather forecastOkongo, Namibia

October

Weather in October

Okongo welcomes October with a familiar warmth, slightly tempered compared to September. This hot weather is complemented by a return of moderate rain showers. The persistence of fair amount of sunshine insists on a secure UV protection regime for residents. The wind speed undergoes a decrease, fostering a calm ambiance. Despite the onset of certain distinct conditions, October manages to maintain an amicable balance in weather patterns.

Temperature

October is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 35.8°C (96.4°F) at the peak and 21.4°C (70.5°F) at the base.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 21%.

Rainfall

January through April, October through December are months with rainfall. October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 4.8 rainfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. In Okongo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.8 days and collects up to 272mm (10.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:57 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9.9h.

UV index

January, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during October leads to these advisories:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

October, noted for its average high-temperature of 35.8°C (96.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F), is considered the warmest month.

The high-temperature during October is 35.8°C (96.4°F) and the low-temperature is 21.4°C (70.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in April is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 21%.

October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 4.8 rainfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

The average day length in October is 12h and 30min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:57 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 9.9h.

January, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Okongo, Namibia

  • Average high temperature in October: 35.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (26.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 21.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Okongo, Namibia

  • Average pressure in October: 1010.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Okongo, Namibia

  • Average wind speed in October: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Okongo, Namibia

  • Average humidity in October: 21%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (17%).

Average rainfall in October
Okongo, Namibia

  • Average rainfall in October: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (62mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Okongo, Namibia

  • Average rainfall days in October: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Okongo, Namibia

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 30min

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Okongo, Namibia

  • Average sunshine days in October: 24.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Okongo, Namibia

  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Okongo, Namibia

  • Average cloud cover in October: 12

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in October
Okongo, Namibia

  • 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).