October weather forecast
Abakaliki, Nigeria

October brings a substantial decline in rainfall to 141mm (5.55") in Abakaliki, Nigeria, marking the clear exit from the extensive rainy season. The temperatures continue to rise, and the days start to get shorter. The wind speed sees a slight drop, creating more calm weather conditions. The occurrence of sunny days increases as the cloud coverage decreases.

Temperature

The arrival of October in Abakaliki records an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), closely related to the 29.1°C (84.4°F) observed in September. The average temperature during October nights dips to a moderately hot 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

In October, the average heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 25.4 days. Throughout October, 141mm (5.55") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Abakaliki, there are 222.6 rainfall days, and 1261mm (49.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Abakaliki, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of October in Abakaliki, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:08 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Abakaliki is 7.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.