October weather forecast
Poya, New Caledonia

October

Weather in October

October brings Poya's calm weather to a close, with higher temperatures and rainfall. The temperature climbs back up to 23.7°C (74.7°F), and the rainfall increases to 42mm (1.65"), indicating the start of a damper season. This change, coupled with more extended daylight hours of around 12.6 hours, brings out Poya's vibrant landscapes and biodiversity. Outdoor adventures are favored with the extended sunshine hours and mild cloud cover of 41%. Meanwhile, the beauty of cloud patterns can be observed more vividly during sunset.

Temperature

Poya's entry into October measures an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Poya encounters a small divergence from daytime high temperatures, averaging a low-temperature of 20.2°C (68.4°F) during October nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Poya is 77%.

Rainfall

In Poya, New Caledonia, during October, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Poya, there are 201.9 rainfall days, and 774mm (30.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Poya, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of October, in Poya, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:09 +11.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Poya?
October temperatures in Poya vary between a high-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) and a low-temperature of 20.2°C (68.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in February is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in October in Poya?
In October, the average relative humidity in Poya is 77%.
How many days does it rain in October in Poya?
In October, in Poya, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout October, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Poya have in October?
In Poya, New Caledonia, the average day length in October is 12h and 35min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Poya?
On the first day of October in Poya, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:09 +11.
How long on average sun shines in October in Poya?
The average sunshine duration in October in Poya is 8.9h.
When is the highest UV index in Poya?
January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Poya.
What is the UV index intensity in October in Poya?
In Poya, New Caledonia, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October - Poya, New Caledonia
Average temperature in October
Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average high temperature in October: 23.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 20.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (24.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (18.2°C).

Average pressure in October - Poya, New Caledonia
Average pressure in October
Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average pressure in October: 1015.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1007.8mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Poya, New Caledonia
Average wind speed in October
Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average wind speed in October: 16.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and November (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.8km/h).

Average humidity in October - Poya, New Caledonia
Average humidity in October
Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (75%).

Average rainfall in October - Poya, New Caledonia
Average rainfall in October
Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average rainfall in October: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (27mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Poya, New Caledonia
Average rainfall days in October
Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average rainfall days in October: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (24.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.5 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Poya, New Caledonia
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October - Poya, New Caledonia
Average sunshine days in October
Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average sunshine days in October: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (3.5 days).

Average UV index in October - Poya, New Caledonia
Average UV index in October
Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average UV index in October: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October - Poya, New Caledonia
Average cloud cover in October
Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October - Poya, New Caledonia
Average visibility in October
Poya, New Caledonia
  • 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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