October weather forecast
Abua, Nigeria

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Abua, Nigeria, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.7°C (72.9°F) and an average high of 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Temperature

Abua, Nigeria, greets October with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.5°C (83.3°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. The nighttime temperature in Abua dips to an agreeable 22.7°C (72.9°F) on average during October.

Heat index

October's mean heat index is appraised at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. 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 especially vital to children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Abua, in October, during 30.1 rainfall days, 256mm (10.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Abua, there are 310.7 rainfall days, and 2138mm (84.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Abua, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of October in Abua, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:15 WAT.

Sunshine

In Abua, the average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. 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 of 6 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. 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. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.